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 2821598 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2822994 epoch_slot_no: 14994 block_no: 2821466 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1903 time: 2019-07-09 09:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc24d0d092833ba71ab88a7a4aba2440488623fb99f371a85eec5460602103356Block Operator
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