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 2802611 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2804008 epoch_slot_no: 17608 block_no: 2802480 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 989 time: 2019-07-04 23:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfffb2949001fa8aa47312fab791a8b938b2c616f704f3feb24af8729f2bd0485Block Operator
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