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 2805105 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2806502 epoch_slot_no: 20102 block_no: 2804974 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1174 time: 2019-07-05 13:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb3b00b3f1e60333ab560f33b7852298e99fb5b72fb4dfd5358c68f52acea3768Block Operator
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