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 2807687 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2809083 epoch_slot_no: 1083 block_no: 2807555 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1838 time: 2019-07-06 03:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7df6ad45a523b6afd898a2c2479e95646b72b265fd2240505f0c0d5feebd6061Block Operator
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