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 2808393 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2809789 epoch_slot_no: 1789 block_no: 2808261 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1214 time: 2019-07-06 07:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x415475470eadc9c01487e1668d55d657a13bbd78937ff6d64b52868302099697Block Operator
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