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 2822674 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2824072 epoch_slot_no: 16072 block_no: 2822542 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2751 time: 2019-07-09 15:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1c70909dee3616a616fcf9feca6a40c2997804eb778216cfb298dc22a22dd338Block Operator
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