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 2824573 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2825971 epoch_slot_no: 17971 block_no: 2824441 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2335 time: 2019-07-10 01:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x224d45b05a5eb44fb7d49333d77b4ac1238486e0260b3dc3604d5ae1488b9d4dBlock Operator
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