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 2796718 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2798115 epoch_slot_no: 11715 block_no: 2796587 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3599 time: 2019-07-03 14:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd39adacffd864bcf09778a098ac4648d96ab2080559a37b796fa2448c8fb4432Block Operator
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