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 2811645 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2813041 epoch_slot_no: 5041 block_no: 2811513 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1488 time: 2019-07-07 01:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x68bc8616a5a074937d3d14649c9a98cd16368216f35502478077a52a8bc1d3c1Block Operator
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