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 2825519 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 2826917 epoch_slot_no: 18917 block_no: 2825387 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8360 time: 2019-07-10 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x51c15924506efda233b06e84b6364c46665fd8ea08c43857627ecc93dc6aeb66Block Operator
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