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 2813179 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2814575 epoch_slot_no: 6575 block_no: 2813047 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 872 time: 2019-07-07 10:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8738a543450eafb80ec24ae5dd7cb5c1f32f752e08c9b896516dfbd92c2c65b7Block Operator
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