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 2804880 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2806277 epoch_slot_no: 19877 block_no: 2804749 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 940 time: 2019-07-05 12:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8374d3f9e6de549b5483ef7e9d05c8325545d546756a3bf7808ec26bc6e515b6Block Operator
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