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 2820715 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2822111 epoch_slot_no: 14111 block_no: 2820583 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1176 time: 2019-07-09 04:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2f63cf025fa946a618fd170b4cb2800ce307937712126a731add6b38caf3906aBlock Operator
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