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 2826014 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2827412 epoch_slot_no: 19412 block_no: 2825882 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1022 time: 2019-07-10 09:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe1141a91b52fe5c3d468568725d52269405e158682a5c99123dbbc78b0210beBlock Operator
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