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 2822644 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2824042 epoch_slot_no: 16042 block_no: 2822512 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3667 time: 2019-07-09 14:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe5325e14a1265504fdd61a50323aa8153576c7f9d6c69357efc1687f335fd2e5Block Operator
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