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 2821510 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2822906 epoch_slot_no: 14906 block_no: 2821378 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1496 time: 2019-07-09 08:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf6b35aad04161f60533e2fe0d5c80b70bb6f0219905a0a7ebb99122e7c5a7135Block Operator
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