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 2826708 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2828106 epoch_slot_no: 20106 block_no: 2826576 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1695 time: 2019-07-10 13:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1090b39b60ba858ec8166c2cba28458d4cab4361b2aaa78602adc1a81da3b9caBlock Operator
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