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 2796704 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2798101 epoch_slot_no: 11701 block_no: 2796573 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1564 time: 2019-07-03 14:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x307e5f65c78be61f660aa328d02eead87f5f2f2992a498737b466e27ecd291b5Block Operator
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