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 2818171 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2819567 epoch_slot_no: 11567 block_no: 2818039 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2961 time: 2019-07-08 14:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x70d6c98f13409a7325e7058ecc477fb9c7b70def491aa31e5e39a2d800829ad8Block Operator
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