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 2818906 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2820302 epoch_slot_no: 12302 block_no: 2818774 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1383 time: 2019-07-08 18:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ecb7092c52e0ea694b40bf94479c4f235023ae7a277eb3807d78bda82295021Block Operator
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