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 2796722 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2798119 epoch_slot_no: 11719 block_no: 2796591 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1207 time: 2019-07-03 14:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa4fd55ac4735fbd09dc4e31b6abcc31025c93dfab996cd8c090fe58dd61da58cBlock Operator
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