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 2822886 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2824284 epoch_slot_no: 16284 block_no: 2822754 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3613 time: 2019-07-09 16:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc57873e9d2eae1990fc519288c2af13e77e785cef9b16f8d369f0b333d744360Block Operator
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