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 2823887 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2825285 epoch_slot_no: 17285 block_no: 2823755 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1584 time: 2019-07-09 21:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1f2ddcd62fb99aa28f4c5c8f6c33fb98ab0c776f45e08d79c6b1bb4c44b33145Block Operator
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