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 2796900 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2798297 epoch_slot_no: 11897 block_no: 2796769 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4455 time: 2019-07-03 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6f08584af48faf3657db08b934c0a8b823f4532e343209ae96727d5545a89311Block Operator
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