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 2805201 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2806598 epoch_slot_no: 20198 block_no: 2805070 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3564 time: 2019-07-05 13:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ad9e61ba0bcc24d5fea2e49afb44402c625d42d2902be32aa9de22098915a6bBlock Operator
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