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 2805265 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2806662 epoch_slot_no: 20262 block_no: 2805134 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3335 time: 2019-07-05 14:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd5abb310740bc7bf357e9d23fd16000167596327b7e7ec6500e6149f1898ac35Block Operator
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