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 2804945 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2806342 epoch_slot_no: 19942 block_no: 2804814 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2019-07-05 12:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x33941db5d01fa51d7f0084e290319516ea92b91b2e6b73427e98896d3f9c04eaBlock Operator
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