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 2818285 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2819681 epoch_slot_no: 11681 block_no: 2818153 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-07-08 14:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb26b755fd33d9a9a30218e939dd9781dc21dd8dc9855c302e9357b945932e50eBlock Operator
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