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 2821224 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2822620 epoch_slot_no: 14620 block_no: 2821092 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1319 time: 2019-07-09 06:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6d6d3b609c6897e5ee8177279979668c394068e522c947837ac8ed131444bea1Block Operator
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