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 2818284 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2819680 epoch_slot_no: 11680 block_no: 2818152 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1172 time: 2019-07-08 14:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1062658d5193bbb27a4487b27febe97ed2438670978c0454294e538f7478cc34Block Operator
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