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 2812853 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2814249 epoch_slot_no: 6249 block_no: 2812721 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1356 time: 2019-07-07 08:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x95d0f87c0c6f552c1741d63420e2cd146079e6f0cd09eaa0bfa644204b5a478cBlock Operator
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