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 2811870 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2813266 epoch_slot_no: 5266 block_no: 2811738 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3427 time: 2019-07-07 03:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3bfe2ab2bc4d9a6edcddbb64940bb0ab5ed3b90d36fba444553e14107baa6cc3Block Operator
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