A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2818033 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2819429 epoch_slot_no: 11429 block_no: 2817901 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-07-08 13:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5381aa6e0aeaefcec53a71feb60fb9860b49dece3585cd970121c34d824cb8e2Block Operator
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