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 2796118 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2797515 epoch_slot_no: 11115 block_no: 2795987 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 10304 time: 2019-07-03 11:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x136542cc089e1fa1d329377eda5e05911307cbdecc7855b3ef240ed4b069b987Block Operator
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