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 2806354 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2807751 epoch_slot_no: 21351 block_no: 2806223 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2327 time: 2019-07-05 20:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a50df2f5f201aadcdf2ca3960e2ee68a6daf86bd3da178b69af87b6276a9c5dBlock Operator
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