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 2812066 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2813462 epoch_slot_no: 5462 block_no: 2811934 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2695 time: 2019-07-07 04:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x89a9dfd3100c2a3a2d6db8bfb99b6468d2b452ec46b4012aef651b5c283c9c68Block Operator
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