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 2818135 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2819531 epoch_slot_no: 11531 block_no: 2818003 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2019-07-08 13:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x73078731a11d8145b3021e9a1214db90ceea6caa0d0636635ea1ac0d4e2d0eedBlock Operator
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