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 2809666 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2811062 epoch_slot_no: 3062 block_no: 2809534 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3190 time: 2019-07-06 14:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaa515786129fbab82f06f7b6eb8d33a0b1bc9f67f8a896244d1aa87c340ddde8Block Operator
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