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 2823142 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2824540 epoch_slot_no: 16540 block_no: 2823010 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2645 time: 2019-07-09 17:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3636347035a957385807466cf5f5acaf2294a1e51f6bbafbc5bdaf18fa6fcd72Block Operator
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