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 2818144 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2819540 epoch_slot_no: 11540 block_no: 2818012 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2948 time: 2019-07-08 13:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef2a451eb0e540154348c5d1e5af1cc8de0d5e1fee6619b5b5044c10152f4646Block Operator
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