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 2820431 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2821827 epoch_slot_no: 13827 block_no: 2820299 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1709 time: 2019-07-09 02:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22f0c924a4e67a0663e1ab11bf30d73f9da96df824ef4ec9338a101b24c5aee6Block Operator
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