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 2824227 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2825625 epoch_slot_no: 17625 block_no: 2824095 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2589 time: 2019-07-09 23:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1cfe5ca1f86e26d25c3a25a78e861d0a82de72d3a3fe46be4f92451bb7bbbb69Block Operator
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