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 2810761 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2812157 epoch_slot_no: 4157 block_no: 2810629 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4466 time: 2019-07-06 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb0c3564dce67ef18d71585d4acd24c6ff5ec11af6155bebe11ceb5c99072e7d5Block Operator
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