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 2805948 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2807345 epoch_slot_no: 20945 block_no: 2805817 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4960 time: 2019-07-05 18:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3a580de1d03f9b6adc4e6df3d1c482f36798b9859e93452779869e19745ad50eBlock Operator
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