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 2809427 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2810823 epoch_slot_no: 2823 block_no: 2809295 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1698 time: 2019-07-06 13:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb3013d97c251a315b146b70c4b2d7b79ae3f8354e587d0ac1253baaea960a1d1Block Operator
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