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 2811722 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2813118 epoch_slot_no: 5118 block_no: 2811590 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1344 time: 2019-07-07 02:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcb29c44d54ec2d46719ad23dd7bec4c137abd9fefc7c162f2a8a355dbccaac3dBlock Operator
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