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 2824603 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2826001 epoch_slot_no: 18001 block_no: 2824471 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1379 time: 2019-07-10 01:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1bcab0f5e5c63901af04dbb21db17cf6e36ff1e3d113f74b462798628eaf2e19Block Operator
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