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 2825087 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2826485 epoch_slot_no: 18485 block_no: 2824955 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3439 time: 2019-07-10 04:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b0f78c2db18f95beeb6884635d28d985acfd7b58f7ea940cdf7571c8e5b7b22Block Operator
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