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 2801400 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2802797 epoch_slot_no: 16397 block_no: 2801269 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8580 time: 2019-07-04 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e5db05b2729803c8925801ea99e4de628a4422455d681acfffcc2a6761c1be1Block Operator
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