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 2826059 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2827457 epoch_slot_no: 19457 block_no: 2825927 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4451 time: 2019-07-10 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x41c8ef97d8018d56c6c1afa474a3e55f195b9645aeaef9dab9dd27a3779c7f43Block Operator
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