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 2796533 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2797930 epoch_slot_no: 11530 block_no: 2796402 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-07-03 13:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa4af8600cea0c7b43a5e2fe97d6c2d9f4825dcb27f16d368f4adb33f39249dd7Block Operator
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