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 2807444 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2808840 epoch_slot_no: 840 block_no: 2807312 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1390 time: 2019-07-06 02:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9ee3ecdd355a31ef34ee563c4c98f9307956bffc8e81a13223849093d2aec9deBlock Operator
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