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 2820856 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2822252 epoch_slot_no: 14252 block_no: 2820724 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4034 time: 2019-07-09 04:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc5e216a29dbb0134ce74cd07d5f87740c4bbfff86aae2967920747142eb3b2a3Block Operator
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