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 2808734 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2810130 epoch_slot_no: 2130 block_no: 2808602 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1924 time: 2019-07-06 09:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6f2b8ba041109b55ec5818242b6bcccaf4c2b20b64337bdf9051140528893619Block Operator
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