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 2818501 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2819897 epoch_slot_no: 11897 block_no: 2818369 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4912 time: 2019-07-08 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x71166618be345a0af283eb0f2ac853a9a75ffe70355c413cc6ce19c3e8c484a0Block Operator
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