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 2811389 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2812785 epoch_slot_no: 4785 block_no: 2811257 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3262 time: 2019-07-07 00:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1f24b79203787b3fb5389d69e13594aa20a2591e939b11cf0e3b5e35906f0a23Block Operator
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