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 2826599 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2827997 epoch_slot_no: 19997 block_no: 2826467 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6088 time: 2019-07-10 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5bfd458bd1af4a0e4398c859230a4b3a56d8369a7713a51264e301d603d1e4cfBlock Operator
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