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 2818612 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2820008 epoch_slot_no: 12008 block_no: 2818480 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3066 time: 2019-07-08 16:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x280df2055f726368561e7632e0cac1f3f4b7aedff3843d94943ec96dc1265c93Block Operator
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