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 2796473 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2797870 epoch_slot_no: 11470 block_no: 2796342 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1527 time: 2019-07-03 13:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8857480a98eac47dab28f864de8ad198e5cb0f1cb89e093efccdced46465dc55Block Operator
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