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 2805495 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2806892 epoch_slot_no: 20492 block_no: 2805364 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1560 time: 2019-07-05 15:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9398b33538cc4220fe3e3e3b4013d327e019f5d709ab67b01c07440e8a146585Block Operator
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