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 2818048 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2819444 epoch_slot_no: 11444 block_no: 2817916 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-07-08 13:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbc4f1adb283c292a8f47d3607692e805f190f055541744503e84bfc69c0cbd25Block Operator
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