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 2811089 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2812485 epoch_slot_no: 4485 block_no: 2810957 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1853 time: 2019-07-06 22:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa6a82ffc5077fe5edca4431b942b0e3ae40c72f2ac4e1dc1a2d4e35e8c1ea6feBlock Operator
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