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 2823487 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2824885 epoch_slot_no: 16885 block_no: 2823355 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1229 time: 2019-07-09 19:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7551460534b3bc9a4f4681f92c1482d4aed91df37aaf69ea3cd1f1bf29b1ec2aBlock Operator
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