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 2823925 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2825323 epoch_slot_no: 17323 block_no: 2823793 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 997 time: 2019-07-09 21:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45533f76b7cbdf6e9e44c05b12ed727165035244299bef3eaa1edaf07dd12bc6Block Operator
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