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 2823728 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2825126 epoch_slot_no: 17126 block_no: 2823596 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2043 time: 2019-07-09 20:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x78788406510a482868054e8a6cd3963c48e6a75865fb2396165373686f5dccb8Block Operator
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