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 2823549 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2824947 epoch_slot_no: 16947 block_no: 2823417 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1307 time: 2019-07-09 19:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x52d15ea8355938a7d04b1568c5bb27155dfc2948a5b7bb70635c85f3c245edf1Block Operator
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