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 2801340 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2802737 epoch_slot_no: 16337 block_no: 2801209 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1172 time: 2019-07-04 16:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6f3f18888241c047510126eebebb526f8996d77292e4c5628b8ab67ea26ae89bBlock Operator
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