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 2805524 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2806921 epoch_slot_no: 20521 block_no: 2805393 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1264 time: 2019-07-05 15:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x597dbeea3c5f79ebeed3eb4c279c1bf6571ddf5b635755f4c20caaf8624a4d18Block Operator
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