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 2823022 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2824420 epoch_slot_no: 16420 block_no: 2822890 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4977 time: 2019-07-09 16:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x189f945cc212ca5cdeaa7ac869901aa5aaf76c73dfb0230e02adb99d51ea06d3Block Operator
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