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 2804871 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2806268 epoch_slot_no: 19868 block_no: 2804740 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2079 time: 2019-07-05 12:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb59f6fdce394826285ca4869f8d2f91dace681b6b8e6c92899209b7f3c5b6d18Block Operator
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