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 2801430 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2802827 epoch_slot_no: 16427 block_no: 2801299 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3336 time: 2019-07-04 17:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa60b176c99fb9e79686aba1341156d7532945429a5e9b8b725d1dbf9eb859dcBlock Operator
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