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 2826738 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2828136 epoch_slot_no: 20136 block_no: 2826606 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2171 time: 2019-07-10 13:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdcbdc5d9f0a2c95ab87fa34358e7bc43fb01efe9e2ee8e1da594e569f4899657Block Operator
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