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 2809412 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2810808 epoch_slot_no: 2808 block_no: 2809280 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2433 time: 2019-07-06 13:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a7ffefcb60d5000b4549d88e81c3e2a60dde59d6cf24ed3132793ba28159c58Block Operator
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