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 2800008 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2801405 epoch_slot_no: 15005 block_no: 2799877 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1870 time: 2019-07-04 09:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe1b95486de98e417b0e9feef22216d2e880697cd13fe9ba9932c1062ffc334cdBlock Operator
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