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 2819017 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2820413 epoch_slot_no: 12413 block_no: 2818885 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 993 time: 2019-07-08 18:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f56f0097430b53bced91955e414eb1678d740413fc1de1d6d75dbf07d5699f3Block Operator
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