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 2811873 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2813269 epoch_slot_no: 5269 block_no: 2811741 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2623 time: 2019-07-07 03:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcc840a1d607cef733c90d95c4fca9f017347ce75a894625df15a8e3db305351bBlock Operator
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