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 2803408 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2804805 epoch_slot_no: 18405 block_no: 2803277 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3095 time: 2019-07-05 03:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc708d9a8b7ded32ce42d8af4cc9a0c0de8d7fcd70e54ae9c93075de381d92ad2Block Operator
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