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 2812366 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2813762 epoch_slot_no: 5762 block_no: 2812234 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2379 time: 2019-07-07 05:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x028f3aff00632b250e3bd0e6d8cd17cdf80bb7141f27bee778b9fded14ac39e1Block Operator
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