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 2805157 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2806554 epoch_slot_no: 20154 block_no: 2805026 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-07-05 13:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x796088853b2287ef6253e17cde19b867728fe4340b6223a1d7fd8d1608900f7fBlock Operator
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