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 2819055 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2820451 epoch_slot_no: 12451 block_no: 2818923 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3301 time: 2019-07-08 18:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf49ae8fc9630348c59111421a83525971fc5d8ac35a701c7a2af4ec17125570bBlock Operator
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