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 2827772 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2829170 epoch_slot_no: 21170 block_no: 2827640 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-07-10 19:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x038b6a8e525faf1c5360b94cae0f813ddfdbe20d7cce7fe042d8775543d120aeBlock Operator
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