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 2813697 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2815093 epoch_slot_no: 7093 block_no: 2813565 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2009 time: 2019-07-07 13:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6fc24f3ded82413cb86b09c7fbf22c6330e96fbdaa5b1c3557a20fa20056ff65Block Operator
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