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 2822042 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2823438 epoch_slot_no: 15438 block_no: 2821910 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1854 time: 2019-07-09 11:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x097b8ce6616c6d7b832bea172799c7fb7f7313e1d4f4dee2088fb65c36cd82feBlock Operator
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