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 2826768 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2828166 epoch_slot_no: 20166 block_no: 2826636 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1703 time: 2019-07-10 13:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4ca2bae1c9de0071e809dfdb5e464a0675aaf6cc6795cc7c308aa3273d4d310dBlock Operator
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