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 2810941 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2812337 epoch_slot_no: 4337 block_no: 2810809 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5327 time: 2019-07-06 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfbd3a78f9becaae2d80d1604a7a2dadf6e2c139a6ac0148125a612bd51f54a15Block Operator
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