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 2823655 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2825053 epoch_slot_no: 17053 block_no: 2823523 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-07-09 20:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1ee6b2ed1ab0cbb867bd243795cee4e19e59723d743e3d4c013433264479b3e9Block Operator
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