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 2809441 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2810837 epoch_slot_no: 2837 block_no: 2809309 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1934 time: 2019-07-06 13:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xde9dc65e7d9b2507ae28032996b96b35892fb6ca463eed0fec6d811756ce3b4aBlock Operator
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