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 2804130 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2805527 epoch_slot_no: 19127 block_no: 2803999 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3520 time: 2019-07-05 08:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ba61a9e4846d07d814232767c06972275f2fd37fa435a86a22c395ca3b8d5e8Block Operator
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