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 2813961 Details
Epoch: 130 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2815357 epoch_slot_no: 7357 block_no: 2813829 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1463 time: 2019-07-07 14:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa5caed2af117e5d2f2d8fd6c7ad8c4281c2d6194afb4abb7336c7cf6838050d4Block Operator
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