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 2821411 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2822807 epoch_slot_no: 14807 block_no: 2821279 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2081 time: 2019-07-09 08:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9d00d633b46f248ae7ebd09d0e04f837fe677f7aa2abe4bbc8ed1b02907fff1aBlock Operator
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