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 2824453 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2825851 epoch_slot_no: 17851 block_no: 2824321 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2052 time: 2019-07-10 00:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf8d6b144a18bc323a7722564d779d5c11e9be6aba30a3247cf8eca860bb3b899Block Operator
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