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 2812832 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2814228 epoch_slot_no: 6228 block_no: 2812700 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2038 time: 2019-07-07 08:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3efd989ff6d7b9acabdf3d9887dfbce3158dc8a617b293ff3a25351dc7404300Block Operator
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