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 2819417 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2820813 epoch_slot_no: 12813 block_no: 2819285 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1207 time: 2019-07-08 20:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf9f747abab719868bc8c246fd90b2223687869892f146e7c79de140a15d6d21Block Operator
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