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 2808642 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2810038 epoch_slot_no: 2038 block_no: 2808510 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2019-07-06 09:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b0b23c3590d9bb18d139aed246843a5622de5aabe1c4a6ba36882b80c9c31bcBlock Operator
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