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 2805210 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2806607 epoch_slot_no: 20207 block_no: 2805079 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5486 time: 2019-07-05 14:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa5848516c994bf8d73d42c8e120676344dcac9d6ee475e54cd4969e018ffecd5Block Operator
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