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 2804936 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2806333 epoch_slot_no: 19933 block_no: 2804805 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1321 time: 2019-07-05 12:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d8952addca08b79fc53c62f6311af1af8dd164f9b9b071f82ae5454896693e3Block Operator
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