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 2818552 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2819948 epoch_slot_no: 11948 block_no: 2818420 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2249 time: 2019-07-08 16:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x52b609d277855740e5d0ff97c1befaae38cb13fed915e87e09f360ad0c3363cbBlock Operator
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