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 2821747 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2823143 epoch_slot_no: 15143 block_no: 2821615 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3339 time: 2019-07-09 09:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc0630760f3970c17d0ed1a8e0d0d8c687d581b37cafb3dda8bf8f2bc2cb9bf31Block Operator
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