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 2810850 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2812246 epoch_slot_no: 4246 block_no: 2810718 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 996 time: 2019-07-06 21:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe49a3113644254fa2e98bd7daf2b857e8afcea9ed096e63adb88a8918d5b99fBlock Operator
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