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 2803348 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2804745 epoch_slot_no: 18345 block_no: 2803217 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2763 time: 2019-07-05 03:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x461aa72bea781f461906999f297cbd9d75ff49f3021c8bde4907baadfe47e692Block Operator
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