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 2813265 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2814661 epoch_slot_no: 6661 block_no: 2813133 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3400 time: 2019-07-07 10:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xab356b187be2edf2b64cd8c1f13a3e36d4a91f5e595bfb6c7481f1b519535f16Block Operator
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