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 2811344 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2812740 epoch_slot_no: 4740 block_no: 2811212 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1455 time: 2019-07-07 00:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b28c46099552f2185270e0ddfd8b22e0dcc108706df56ad5c9432cfee45ebc3Block Operator
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