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 2823970 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2825368 epoch_slot_no: 17368 block_no: 2823838 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2019-07-09 22:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1f8c9597a2b47c8210e2fd06f8818bc639f2ea85f33e3c252fab0f3e3bc7be51Block Operator
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