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 2824670 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2826068 epoch_slot_no: 18068 block_no: 2824538 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2094 time: 2019-07-10 02:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa789ce2d1e65ebadc1d720c2cf0ca832d5a75ff3f828511ed441e38594fa569Block Operator
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