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 2808826 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2810222 epoch_slot_no: 2222 block_no: 2808694 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4498 time: 2019-07-06 10:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x71a69ea7de8bbdd719ea5f3febda07e13b092eb7c027e45b9d1eda64abc2e227Block Operator
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