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 2824076 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2825474 epoch_slot_no: 17474 block_no: 2823944 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1970 time: 2019-07-09 22:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ee1c9146d57cf400cbd2a88e63b93d3cea09dcc894d62c5db31fbabf7349aa2Block Operator
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