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 2806596 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2807993 epoch_slot_no: 21593 block_no: 2806465 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2019-07-05 21:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa915d4478a67db64c2cc090ed1ea5cdea614a34c42170ec652a71f4c55e4cfd9Block Operator
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