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 2809621 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2811017 epoch_slot_no: 3017 block_no: 2809489 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2476 time: 2019-07-06 14:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc1e4511fb4e54cb3e2289608f413b7228837a6ef0d01baefcfe1ba5ee02bd1a4Block Operator
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