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 2803572 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2804969 epoch_slot_no: 18569 block_no: 2803441 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-07-05 04:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x089fd587674958ed9e40d49d4301a20e4b876569da96a7a189fb4b63a3cb39a8Block Operator
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