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 2811705 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2813101 epoch_slot_no: 5101 block_no: 2811573 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3422 time: 2019-07-07 02:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfd275c59ed1bea96ab76ce7bc89af2d70e8337e906e669d4508aac21b463faffBlock Operator
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