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 2811696 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2813092 epoch_slot_no: 5092 block_no: 2811564 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1348 time: 2019-07-07 02:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5049cac37d73c634a8ff7b3f0754bfecb842369050403e9a6c7a985118440af1Block Operator
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