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 2824167 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2825565 epoch_slot_no: 17565 block_no: 2824035 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2377 time: 2019-07-09 23:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x438962a15cf4c1ae609d5eb170747206478f8d9990d2053e7847c63a70c9df13Block Operator
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