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 2796668 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2798065 epoch_slot_no: 11665 block_no: 2796537 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2479 time: 2019-07-03 14:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6be33fb96375361d2be18ecc04d7eb52b0dc3ecb892fbd0c874a510a5cca5c09Block Operator
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