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 2819949 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2821345 epoch_slot_no: 13345 block_no: 2819817 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1668 time: 2019-07-08 23:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbdef02bcc26c75ff782bb326e5f1014b3a1fbcb213ca8da643a1c2c3478f3991Block Operator
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