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 2802553 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2803950 epoch_slot_no: 17550 block_no: 2802422 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1391 time: 2019-07-04 23:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x522ad403568ee3452f27a9f7bc66870be02f4f1aa9561fa6d94f2368566bbaa7Block Operator
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