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 2818506 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2819902 epoch_slot_no: 11902 block_no: 2818374 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1342 time: 2019-07-08 15:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd93f691b35f8fcab8d37e5eb4f8f2e73473d4f7727fb9aa788c5ec73f84938d7Block Operator
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