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 2805366 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2806763 epoch_slot_no: 20363 block_no: 2805235 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1264 time: 2019-07-05 14:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x63402eed7a91608eda2b192e248bd94c2bf6ee5f55869463f07112369d006e7eBlock Operator
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