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 2823560 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2824958 epoch_slot_no: 16958 block_no: 2823428 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2019-07-09 19:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8f1db49e6053d54343e62a6e92f270898782e5d563fa7a22dc1db388a8ddac29Block Operator
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