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 2811331 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2812727 epoch_slot_no: 4727 block_no: 2811199 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3867 time: 2019-07-07 00:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x232c5e0bcf8b2a941841717376e3596334473107f168b9b645327f4027988232Block Operator
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