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 2811773 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2813169 epoch_slot_no: 5169 block_no: 2811641 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1824 time: 2019-07-07 02:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6a6b53638bb788eb6893d29aed0b742939e8b07ad7168316bf7ebf94cbe57735Block Operator
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