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 2809891 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2811287 epoch_slot_no: 3287 block_no: 2809759 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3150 time: 2019-07-06 16:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b2e02258d94ce4909d5dd03590f29176d6a2fa1287a55acc6af19ed0f5cd90eBlock Operator
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