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 2803200 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2804597 epoch_slot_no: 18197 block_no: 2803069 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7161 time: 2019-07-05 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2a3823e898e5cc8ebeaa3c3d54b3d808ada7fe776fa6c8308b0b24c4e18d468cBlock Operator
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