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 2825345 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2826743 epoch_slot_no: 18743 block_no: 2825213 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1387 time: 2019-07-10 05:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x66bff1bc2db3755a3970e67c374959a8e204a7471ae21568d9fcd667367e37deBlock Operator
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