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 2812036 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2813432 epoch_slot_no: 5432 block_no: 2811904 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2071 time: 2019-07-07 03:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x96b58f60ed87d44e7b7dd5a41e0f3d67411a3283c1ab3af994722401789e0f51Block Operator
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