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 2805415 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2806812 epoch_slot_no: 20412 block_no: 2805284 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2562 time: 2019-07-05 15:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xda6bfb135058b36425eb140cbe90ef1e4a6af0225ab1307f3c3993e802cca7f9Block Operator
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