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 2803617 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2805014 epoch_slot_no: 18614 block_no: 2803486 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2881 time: 2019-07-05 05:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x64046ac3d7c243073419a52ed25215ebcf4e8603cc48f6ae6d4520241639c76cBlock Operator
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