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 2813712 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2815108 epoch_slot_no: 7108 block_no: 2813580 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-07-07 13:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1c66a781337bcdcba6e4924b2409dc43ab3792c4293438ab368d28154f9c554fBlock Operator
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