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 2806937 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2808333 epoch_slot_no: 333 block_no: 2806805 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1391 time: 2019-07-05 23:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c97d847859ac8bde23f481fc2d39548b5ba8244291a0fa264b8882a03c4f05aBlock Operator
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