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 2824730 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2826128 epoch_slot_no: 18128 block_no: 2824598 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1564 time: 2019-07-10 02:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaf82890326bc9ad1a5dd74d3529c010be97f771fe64d3b1f1128593c8cf2daf3Block Operator
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