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 2820061 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2821457 epoch_slot_no: 13457 block_no: 2819929 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-07-09 00:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6d7ccf2680e51eb53ee5cc8cd6d689cf8fa6be20ad82bf9db767718522e2752aBlock Operator
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