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 2809991 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2811387 epoch_slot_no: 3387 block_no: 2809859 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1698 time: 2019-07-06 16:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb0bd9f22f9991d0af78258e0c4d73b514d74d339362940bc65a05af8a6cb3e23Block Operator
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