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 2806800 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2808196 epoch_slot_no: 196 block_no: 2806668 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1575 time: 2019-07-05 22:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2a96d5f8234cbd71bbd363ce8e1917158bd1d3fdb33370c1d4350bf941077dc0Block Operator
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