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 2826090 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2827488 epoch_slot_no: 19488 block_no: 2825958 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 997 time: 2019-07-10 10:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8af439a8973622cc05be23a741e92101b7a095b8aec21252f462c04a234db1f4Block Operator
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