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 2827566 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2828964 epoch_slot_no: 20964 block_no: 2827434 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1207 time: 2019-07-10 18:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f8d311fabf24b2c554cb3e5fb5308864c2b14fc41dbfe84fbdc78e7ecb58436Block Operator
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