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 2818437 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2819833 epoch_slot_no: 11833 block_no: 2818305 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1494 time: 2019-07-08 15:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1a429faf8d41813199b29f559958c055be1a059337f78084463e1ebb96536401Block Operator
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