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 2803110 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2804507 epoch_slot_no: 18107 block_no: 2802979 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1663 time: 2019-07-05 02:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc41b4c779e5f29073fe8d104544fde5d959aa4e3349e637d2ff0644bb366280cBlock Operator
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