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 2801646 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2803043 epoch_slot_no: 16643 block_no: 2801515 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1090 time: 2019-07-04 18:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x279beb411ee448ee58689e558374ed74a89a1d4c109b1db335c70b73cc4029beBlock Operator
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