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 2805900 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2807297 epoch_slot_no: 20897 block_no: 2805769 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4271 time: 2019-07-05 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd8f8c433674855c9cf4566d73e5e38277a0b974deec4f0734fa859aba35996d3Block Operator
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