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 2803873 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2805270 epoch_slot_no: 18870 block_no: 2803742 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1527 time: 2019-07-05 06:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xce92d6cf53441368a0503f6f796ae5dd3c7d7e7b2cdd83fa81b86d8c883b5087Block Operator
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