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 2809283 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2810679 epoch_slot_no: 2679 block_no: 2809151 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1025 time: 2019-07-06 12:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x660ced35abc2a775fb22479ce74e71180f62ab188fa21cf92b7b6aa3bfef7d58Block Operator
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