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 2820509 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2821905 epoch_slot_no: 13905 block_no: 2820377 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1168 time: 2019-07-09 02:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xee7bfae795901d274a1133c33221f2a375413cceb4acc9f3c00922c6272e670cBlock Operator
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