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 2826210 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2827608 epoch_slot_no: 19608 block_no: 2826078 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2332 time: 2019-07-10 10:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x916255337370c5cc394951741b78028e1a4464ace2df70f28649d4212ec746e3Block Operator
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