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 2813813 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2815209 epoch_slot_no: 7209 block_no: 2813681 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2019-07-07 13:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xda24e5af79f7a2fe8c8df96b941067d7f742a3cbe302b33e544ea2168736d115Block Operator
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