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 2801214 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2802611 epoch_slot_no: 16211 block_no: 2801083 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1348 time: 2019-07-04 15:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3b555dc3e0d0c7baecac72d92481e38a18b744eec8654c1114cdde0327b5767cBlock Operator
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