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 2821491 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2822887 epoch_slot_no: 14887 block_no: 2821359 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4497 time: 2019-07-09 08:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae885ed780a56791b9664f20cd93bd7b687fae04cca286e7f23d79877d4f155bBlock Operator
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