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 2821139 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2822535 epoch_slot_no: 14535 block_no: 2821007 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1538 time: 2019-07-09 06:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x76c0de4b2ad5d3345dcb8591ba51656cf1da39b33ee54f8d0e319744f7690a5aBlock Operator
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