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 2800736 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2802133 epoch_slot_no: 15733 block_no: 2800605 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2019-07-04 13:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8a8449f6022eeb86743cb5831d8eded54906661acc93d1cdcccf5672126682d1Block Operator
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