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 2803782 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2805179 epoch_slot_no: 18779 block_no: 2803651 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-07-05 06:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd76661ac3e776ad5dd7e496caaea24ae4d2854851488b3bc6a8de3402d84516bBlock Operator
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