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 2810518 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2811914 epoch_slot_no: 3914 block_no: 2810386 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1312 time: 2019-07-06 19:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9d094a32392fbbf0734fea5620f095a1b11bd8b7370464db095c73d13b573ba7Block Operator
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