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 2803988 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2805385 epoch_slot_no: 18985 block_no: 2803857 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2111 time: 2019-07-05 07:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc8add999054c246e875c89d795d42b88e8830b961f2ce7dbdbf1e12d05b8bb9eBlock Operator
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