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 2795958 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2797355 epoch_slot_no: 10955 block_no: 2795827 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1498 time: 2019-07-03 10:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x17baecde41b7c737e26e1e49580a40dd66084dfbcb1fa33cb8ae3fcc8c28050bBlock Operator
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