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 2809764 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2811160 epoch_slot_no: 3160 block_no: 2809632 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3136 time: 2019-07-06 15:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3bc2e1f91f77f6b8bbf4355a794ee6c1a4013d1eaf229915dde359174d5e604fBlock Operator
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