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 2805250 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2806647 epoch_slot_no: 20247 block_no: 2805119 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2234 time: 2019-07-05 14:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd0012247d57c309bcc44794dc2bc7b36580a9d0d6a20a4c4201dab1ad4c03e3bBlock Operator
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