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 2804296 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2805693 epoch_slot_no: 19293 block_no: 2804165 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-07-05 08:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8c43f4d3d9155153aea6aeaf0138e8d34cb7896b173998c5a505a625e6a22cedBlock Operator
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