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 2822435 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2823833 epoch_slot_no: 15833 block_no: 2822303 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1170 time: 2019-07-09 13:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc6109248b4f58930f1a68fcb06f69835c880c1d7986a146f9bb943c4b23375daBlock Operator
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