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 2802415 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2803812 epoch_slot_no: 17412 block_no: 2802284 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1297 time: 2019-07-04 22:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x49b4f3302de2bcae840bcbf2bd535a849928a6f47e3ff906bb7d195dc56a6cbbBlock Operator
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