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 2803583 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2804980 epoch_slot_no: 18580 block_no: 2803452 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1268 time: 2019-07-05 04:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb2f94918e0e156bc0b5f33e6d7114e07fc82744cf1f7ed2941f38797688aa02dBlock Operator
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