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 2820429 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2821825 epoch_slot_no: 13825 block_no: 2820297 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2319 time: 2019-07-09 02:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8cc3dbf9a7ed36c7e82fb7e26d0976db3dfef9918f2da9d54660b0e177c24558Block Operator
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