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 2805310 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2806707 epoch_slot_no: 20307 block_no: 2805179 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3079 time: 2019-07-05 14:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a6d5a62d5da945f00cca8d28664c0c4663a87afcde758324c442b0c056bed6bBlock Operator
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