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 2803258 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2804655 epoch_slot_no: 18255 block_no: 2803127 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2093 time: 2019-07-05 03:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5a68b9fa0e084f2ec610478f63c0b6e4fd4b7a6dea850590195e7d2e7dcaf410Block Operator
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