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 2825684 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2827082 epoch_slot_no: 19082 block_no: 2825552 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1313 time: 2019-07-10 07:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x14f1a2f9703dbeca06434c51b4e2b66e8f5fc2726958006852730cf4206dadfdBlock Operator
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