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 2820396 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2821792 epoch_slot_no: 13792 block_no: 2820264 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1451 time: 2019-07-09 02:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d1d3afb338e4b0296e1961961738e2c8eb593b39e5ca4d0a766dd09cc59f306Block Operator
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