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 2827277 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2828675 epoch_slot_no: 20675 block_no: 2827145 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1392 time: 2019-07-10 16:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7dddb44a841bb3e45f7d9cf43431f5897b639d15ade0b80e4a8d6f84fe39f756Block Operator
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