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 2802634 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2804031 epoch_slot_no: 17631 block_no: 2802503 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1301 time: 2019-07-04 23:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf1ea27fdb76cf8663d1da6629603e56d48624f56cb2dc9f4c7bb031744bbe81aBlock Operator
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