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 2807302 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2808698 epoch_slot_no: 698 block_no: 2807170 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2051 time: 2019-07-06 01:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa1504452054ab6e22c93377588ea3247f7f377214b953df75ebb68bd1d164d3aBlock Operator
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