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 2824777 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2826175 epoch_slot_no: 18175 block_no: 2824645 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2783 time: 2019-07-10 02:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x66a39288afd82324e1d41474e14ddbdc1b1e5d1c3198e3dc1c1f91d194f67b08Block Operator
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