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 2803770 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2805167 epoch_slot_no: 18767 block_no: 2803639 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3196 time: 2019-07-05 06:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b2cef285f0642b077a9f51a2588ea9468640cc2e406bf61f3d9b6ceb5893b02Block Operator
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