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 2803920 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2805317 epoch_slot_no: 18917 block_no: 2803789 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4451 time: 2019-07-05 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2f59d49c8468c6cecb583e85e16903a9210da29e293b4e6769dba639536e6974Block Operator
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