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 2808451 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2809847 epoch_slot_no: 1847 block_no: 2808319 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1534 time: 2019-07-06 08:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc8bc528ecdd6e2740b67718f784dccdf9ba86788b7741d8d907f6f60dab00191Block Operator
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