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 2820846 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2822242 epoch_slot_no: 14242 block_no: 2820714 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1172 time: 2019-07-09 04:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x11a2e257f39fa3bedfbd2149519d61eac873d01f47c4bcf8fd1d1caa00a08dc8Block Operator
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