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 2813946 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2815342 epoch_slot_no: 7342 block_no: 2813814 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1504 time: 2019-07-07 14:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x89587b34cfdc572b8e797c3b5ad5ed5885e1b3f4550dbc617b720a9a761318bdBlock Operator
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