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 2824336 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2825734 epoch_slot_no: 17734 block_no: 2824204 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1482 time: 2019-07-10 00:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1cc8ebcd48dd934b9b91696b607c95d4fa1c80d4c7d82a8d89f83a533afb051bBlock Operator
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