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 2810164 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2811560 epoch_slot_no: 3560 block_no: 2810032 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1928 time: 2019-07-06 17:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x43b3715f4bf93f6480c493b24ecad2975821e80c5adb3a448121f2004453ee8aBlock Operator
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