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 2809021 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2810417 epoch_slot_no: 2417 block_no: 2808889 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1677 time: 2019-07-06 11:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe9498626602dda83b1704a83dad9ddc79fe0cc9082ab9a9ab1d1464974777f27Block Operator
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