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 2802854 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2804251 epoch_slot_no: 17851 block_no: 2802723 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1568 time: 2019-07-05 00:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6c8550559ab09e6c582c90ea6f773354c2c27b6208a2a6eafc029c0ae57c3e6cBlock Operator
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