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 2809548 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2810944 epoch_slot_no: 2944 block_no: 2809416 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1210 time: 2019-07-06 14:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc8fb96f289952075a11062739d7ff692a3a041aa0f187307efe5e04a2fd8150bBlock Operator
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