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 2821834 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2823230 epoch_slot_no: 15230 block_no: 2821702 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3337 time: 2019-07-09 10:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x886582c88a7f74b1e984ff56f8b94da3276268d7e3e031ecad3d4d31c4575b07Block Operator
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