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 2803942 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2805339 epoch_slot_no: 18939 block_no: 2803811 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3880 time: 2019-07-05 06:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a1f9303e22699c685a8b8f2504d6f78ba88fa8e1ea3d907e0e0fb5861eeec55Block Operator
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