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 2801949 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2803346 epoch_slot_no: 16946 block_no: 2801818 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2019-07-04 19:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae3101c5ae3059fe7fc47b044fa9d6c26fb6ccbb8425f56c2561208d66bbd065Block Operator
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