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 2819902 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2821298 epoch_slot_no: 13298 block_no: 2819770 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2067 time: 2019-07-08 23:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe004bbbcbf7c28998478bf0906632dbd5a4e53dbe4f926fa6a3d088be4c15b0bBlock Operator
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