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 2818321 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2819717 epoch_slot_no: 11717 block_no: 2818189 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8066 time: 2019-07-08 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xff2d0828d1a42b4460789c8e146e6f5f9f6074dbb1ac8bdb646f6498ed0606a8Block Operator
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