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 2811885 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2813281 epoch_slot_no: 5281 block_no: 2811753 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2067 time: 2019-07-07 03:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbbb8e57b7ae5d7ae1be4535ff803cdfd25f9c8692ee8065d147c029b0746cf0dBlock Operator
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