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 2808693 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2810089 epoch_slot_no: 2089 block_no: 2808561 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1345 time: 2019-07-06 09:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc849ae8d55b59e0e8042ef147fc3b2b522f8d1710e7f916a6f6c4cd6fc912f6bBlock Operator
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