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 2811104 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2812500 epoch_slot_no: 4500 block_no: 2810972 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2337 time: 2019-07-06 22:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb7a4643d4e241009a62fc560d8fde447a78c73173ed1d7d8fa95a62a92905b3aBlock Operator
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