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 2808631 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2810027 epoch_slot_no: 2027 block_no: 2808499 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2603 time: 2019-07-06 09:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x34d9692feb4a5d2b46ee37a77103e26992ebca6d3e5fd7f085077da18e0b2813Block Operator
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