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 2818849 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2820245 epoch_slot_no: 12245 block_no: 2818717 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1264 time: 2019-07-08 17:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x54bea54dd30ff91dd8b2e12dd4da73624410486d10d6eda20cc333ad8b29aa86Block Operator
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