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 2811990 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2813386 epoch_slot_no: 5386 block_no: 2811858 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1357 time: 2019-07-07 03:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc9912d0d8f81aa62b5081fdc5ac9c31cf8d43f0c7dabc035863dac4c1c61f341Block Operator
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