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 2827045 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2828443 epoch_slot_no: 20443 block_no: 2826913 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1745 time: 2019-07-10 15:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x47fb072164d10fda7a2cc8f9064a69b4eaafc22156fbf2b44bc02ed3fc524770Block Operator
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