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 2805757 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2807154 epoch_slot_no: 20754 block_no: 2805626 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1264 time: 2019-07-05 17:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a56409b9025fa2aa5fdaa9a2db1a2e7223efa7a57cfc2ac7964eca07fec1ea6Block Operator
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