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 2827144 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2828542 epoch_slot_no: 20542 block_no: 2827012 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-07-10 15:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8b24e7dbc833ffc0b8f4347d674dcbc62d2a166176d4d37b116b45d39f920e2aBlock Operator
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