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 2805404 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2806801 epoch_slot_no: 20401 block_no: 2805273 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-07-05 15:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9604c4df2e67fe7b5b81e1bb2b8720b85c996223d754cea2170a989299fb7679Block Operator
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