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 2820598 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2821994 epoch_slot_no: 13994 block_no: 2820466 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-07-09 03:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf2e3680759e3f3cc2133a6ce2b5b653a8dfa6bfc5b7238a1aa7323036dbd920cBlock Operator
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