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 2800114 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2801511 epoch_slot_no: 15111 block_no: 2799983 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2017 time: 2019-07-04 09:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc7588801601b045b4359fdbfad39348eb9aa74e2567a10e78299c5a66fb125f2Block Operator
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