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 2821187 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2822583 epoch_slot_no: 14583 block_no: 2821055 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1701 time: 2019-07-09 06:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x561252ee8ada14fd0cf36f239cdc1ac425b8b2e81aeade0de8d1505bf70e7192Block Operator
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