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 2803405 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2804802 epoch_slot_no: 18402 block_no: 2803274 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-07-05 03:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a5f248c5ed0ce7567017b75c4f9784c1f44ea6412d2eae2787b3b43a8835fbaBlock Operator
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