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 2825507 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2826905 epoch_slot_no: 18905 block_no: 2825375 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1383 time: 2019-07-10 06:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdaef167dc422ffebdbf092c885e01f4a2966407555dd42739cfb677f65f8d9acBlock Operator
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