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 2810968 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2812364 epoch_slot_no: 4364 block_no: 2810836 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2231 time: 2019-07-06 21:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2e7669f56a2f9bfc799a1892682bab2e54613e7353d2fbb70dbd89bd9cb51e9eBlock Operator
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