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 2818431 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2819827 epoch_slot_no: 11827 block_no: 2818299 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5149 time: 2019-07-08 15:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x06398d96ba223de17c5df65729864c6ebe6722ceda4ee227fc0fd4370c16cefeBlock Operator
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