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 2813600 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2814996 epoch_slot_no: 6996 block_no: 2813468 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2887 time: 2019-07-07 12:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb42fc38ff859ab725a803bc7b3e96bc00db98a8038c3318ef6ba59d5f3ad6ec2Block Operator
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