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 2807357 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2808753 epoch_slot_no: 753 block_no: 2807225 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1493 time: 2019-07-06 01:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x12bc440be26b1274116cce24ed729479f721b698b7ea8e2f5ee09316c1bfb5d4Block Operator
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