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 2824423 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2825821 epoch_slot_no: 17821 block_no: 2824291 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3563 time: 2019-07-10 00:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x78561906a9c651472993429d9343a381acce4eb0b31c65241d4eba3267c5ab9aBlock Operator
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