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 2804823 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2806220 epoch_slot_no: 19820 block_no: 2804692 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1478 time: 2019-07-05 11:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x40903395a01188b44acc8a3a5d3b5eb3e6af8fbe51d1f8732accfef6b1d4b359Block Operator
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