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 2818916 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2820312 epoch_slot_no: 12312 block_no: 2818784 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1945 time: 2019-07-08 18:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d66b89c6c563211bf7f6dd36300adc35289694d33bce0b958b5f02d37cdb88aBlock Operator
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