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 2803849 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2805246 epoch_slot_no: 18846 block_no: 2803718 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1573 time: 2019-07-05 06:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0de557afb94bceda802c7b60df7ac36bf2a676759d5098035acb12d8a0fda0b4Block Operator
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