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 2803088 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2804485 epoch_slot_no: 18085 block_no: 2802957 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2821 time: 2019-07-05 02:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x06c99f3c5cb21aa29aea454d89b0d588de840ca5c51accfadc2e39124b3e68d3Block Operator
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