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 2821561 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2822957 epoch_slot_no: 14957 block_no: 2821429 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6775 time: 2019-07-09 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x59e3e3a81e2beb278857b43ce633835ec7b54794f4109ba52f177686e73f7323Block Operator
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