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 2806526 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2807923 epoch_slot_no: 21523 block_no: 2806395 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1536 time: 2019-07-05 21:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf9ab07c5385eff42227512c19e139b99bd934a742adc710d3d24b11a7675796aBlock Operator
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