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 2806828 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2808224 epoch_slot_no: 224 block_no: 2806696 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1205 time: 2019-07-05 22:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2a45900a5e942b262641644cfff807aabb4cf85dfff64587bc214e3f04b343e6Block Operator
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