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 2804145 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2805542 epoch_slot_no: 19142 block_no: 2804014 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1560 time: 2019-07-05 08:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaeab66453cb5a088aa7dd2b84e71e85e05dcb85b6453fc9079de91cf46de7d48Block Operator
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