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 2821492 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2822888 epoch_slot_no: 14888 block_no: 2821360 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5388 time: 2019-07-09 08:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3947c5d9f24b5147cf45f01f9947cc409c14aea9228b1b04f1394b4f28c9e14eBlock Operator
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