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 2796969 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2798366 epoch_slot_no: 11966 block_no: 2796838 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1350 time: 2019-07-03 16:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf9ad4c5df3c92180c8ddbfda9a458da0b6123960460ce65f2ac3b713afa6950eBlock Operator
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