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 2821507 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2822903 epoch_slot_no: 14903 block_no: 2821375 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-07-09 08:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae8a18083b9c266384d14d33f4a7921bc9d5d0878e551f765c413939cb47cde3Block Operator
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