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 2820366 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2821762 epoch_slot_no: 13762 block_no: 2820234 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1340 time: 2019-07-09 02:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6ea481a277f8ef6bc9bffd6d42c266894cab8b71288cc7a43735f6a8c4332cb5Block Operator
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