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 2803544 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2804941 epoch_slot_no: 18541 block_no: 2803413 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2831 time: 2019-07-05 04:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x780bb01f865367eff4114bf6c9cf82ebbc038266b98bc3562b408515aa5bff19Block Operator
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