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 2822639 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2824037 epoch_slot_no: 16037 block_no: 2822507 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3319 time: 2019-07-09 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a72e4cf12f6462b9e94270b6826dc9a282bbd2f7075522e4325bada65d5742cBlock Operator
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