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 2821417 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2822813 epoch_slot_no: 14813 block_no: 2821285 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1533 time: 2019-07-09 08:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae3801f5b2a5405b4c90e0440b8c1953a06663c200258b8ab4369acaffc05d85Block Operator
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