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 2826798 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2828196 epoch_slot_no: 20196 block_no: 2826666 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3079 time: 2019-07-10 13:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x02f5ac2c58ea607e075020681edb0bddd853e8eeacddd59d2e0f566b36db5d5dBlock Operator
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