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 2808688 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2810084 epoch_slot_no: 2084 block_no: 2808556 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1559 time: 2019-07-06 09:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x12e5e9bac29ac752ae95b219c5a60aa4f829f6b499950b9ed2ca94bfafccc909Block Operator
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