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 2796924 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2798321 epoch_slot_no: 11921 block_no: 2796793 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3963 time: 2019-07-03 15:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6948afc857781d1d56ce64d514b45fa7ca852f9037e3918449be877e2087fd99Block Operator
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