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 2802853 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2804250 epoch_slot_no: 17850 block_no: 2802722 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 989 time: 2019-07-05 00:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf2350ef390c2935194aaeb289467e101c23bb6968618d2168a10ec27a217a2a3Block Operator
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