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 2813074 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2814470 epoch_slot_no: 6470 block_no: 2812942 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2019-07-07 09:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e985285d40293a10a63926d401bffaa492771a3e20a601651d146903aec927eBlock Operator
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