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 2808176 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2809572 epoch_slot_no: 1572 block_no: 2808044 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1698 time: 2019-07-06 06:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ad6396b2f1199976c58aba13cb5e35ec2bf0037a53062f992f62d5e943d50e1Block Operator
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