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 2826776 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2828174 epoch_slot_no: 20174 block_no: 2826644 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1203 time: 2019-07-10 13:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xedc249fb324ecfca284926b2279298b81dca825ce15298b032cf4c0cdf86aee8Block Operator
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