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 2818325 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2819721 epoch_slot_no: 11721 block_no: 2818193 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3148 time: 2019-07-08 14:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x39c77bea8c4814818c76d364de52668ee195c31d6130c9fb2c2f1da71e66a313Block Operator
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