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 2796834 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2798231 epoch_slot_no: 11831 block_no: 2796703 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3214 time: 2019-07-03 15:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0070b4f1f070cd78bcfc953110a014599daf12b09bc5b131b535ab1820d149d6Block Operator
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