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 2801501 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2802898 epoch_slot_no: 16498 block_no: 2801370 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 929 time: 2019-07-04 17:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x474705d1ee054c535b1cbd7ae3512794a63bd2f9a041bfbf1126e9cdef04e4a1Block Operator
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