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 2825313 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2826711 epoch_slot_no: 18711 block_no: 2825181 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2488 time: 2019-07-10 05:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3033faefc4f938afb5a42b28c9723ab2c6c2090f5937e5d2d4e8e89634e5a6f2Block Operator
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