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 2796305 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2797702 epoch_slot_no: 11302 block_no: 2796174 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2343 time: 2019-07-03 12:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e59650be8b8833635b92b35493bda4916c7538a703ec23bca8454a95c88543eBlock Operator
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