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 2819494 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2820890 epoch_slot_no: 12890 block_no: 2819362 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2093 time: 2019-07-08 21:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x00795a21eb167f3a2165c61cda3f7e94440edac3588e1b0ad7f7acdb7edf8083Block Operator
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