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 2824558 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2825956 epoch_slot_no: 17956 block_no: 2824426 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2279 time: 2019-07-10 01:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe27c3b055320f1ff62d691ced49d56216f78e0fdc5afca59a4e39ee1f6457bdaBlock Operator
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