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 2809809 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2811205 epoch_slot_no: 3205 block_no: 2809677 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2055 time: 2019-07-06 15:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xddef420ab13cf4b6db8340547df92d2874400a1102eb7f6d7d2aeb4ae4f1c6e1Block Operator
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