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 2825624 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2827022 epoch_slot_no: 19022 block_no: 2825492 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2023 time: 2019-07-10 07:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc796b3ff62fccfce13c7e754c0cbc9fbd1a90d7310a6fff79c496d502ce1563eBlock Operator
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