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 2823760 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2825158 epoch_slot_no: 17158 block_no: 2823628 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2019-07-09 21:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe04c5b0d1e3b1d96a0180a4004d356e836a737db7a68bf0a948cf04e55884cacBlock Operator
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