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 2808462 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2809858 epoch_slot_no: 1858 block_no: 2808330 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2396 time: 2019-07-06 08:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcc0f8a3e50781c5b1664fad408165c1f3202b3634b3c80bdca9d411ab8513681Block Operator
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