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 2827090 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2828488 epoch_slot_no: 20488 block_no: 2826958 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1753 time: 2019-07-10 15:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2d252572dbb5bff45db2663984a03da0ca2903ac1b211e3ce2a5712ea04da73aBlock Operator
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