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 2804952 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2806349 epoch_slot_no: 19949 block_no: 2804821 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 993 time: 2019-07-05 12:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x556d7a84f1967294b5901f63f6d1b616cdc7932e0d76a710e6b306a419b2fa2bBlock Operator
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