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 2818250 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2819646 epoch_slot_no: 11646 block_no: 2818118 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7164 time: 2019-07-08 14:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa10f8ba110540cc6ae3d4cf29bad59416fa12a5197d7f1b5df0f3880194f4e77Block Operator
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