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 2812405 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2813801 epoch_slot_no: 5801 block_no: 2812273 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1947 time: 2019-07-07 05:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9756cc39d7031675410ab688ae9920fd3468673424440781148fd8272d5ff1acBlock Operator
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