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 2822870 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2824268 epoch_slot_no: 16268 block_no: 2822738 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2305 time: 2019-07-09 16:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfc541b798efe53ca83a1eb4c83c14cd5d3eebacf39c962f36c2e248ff3372fd0Block Operator
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