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 2827823 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2829221 epoch_slot_no: 21221 block_no: 2827691 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2177 time: 2019-07-10 19:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1e960158ce90c60c22eefc8132e081bbe33bdb3cfadee0638780b2243756e2bfBlock Operator
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