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 2820079 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2821475 epoch_slot_no: 13475 block_no: 2819947 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1825 time: 2019-07-09 00:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd304b9bdb77cb998d3056dbeceba483c7edd71ad81c2808239563a67ff44edd7Block Operator
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