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 2822569 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2823967 epoch_slot_no: 15967 block_no: 2822437 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3290 time: 2019-07-09 14:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x13d3891fbe9990a025d25210723c6eb0dcb9842363e0da396df9b5052c8c8752Block Operator
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