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 2797098 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2798495 epoch_slot_no: 12095 block_no: 2796967 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2680 time: 2019-07-03 16:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x66d7f80b4e134c29162e6090821303d9cc11d641fa315f85cfbbd23208832012Block Operator
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