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 2826563 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2827961 epoch_slot_no: 19961 block_no: 2826431 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 997 time: 2019-07-10 12:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x485e298948475085cadaebd6591e9f5433508853a7ba4a1943b08fd7aec24877Block Operator
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