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 2797105 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2798502 epoch_slot_no: 12102 block_no: 2796974 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3382 time: 2019-07-03 16:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x25a99c4fa05b8ac6c3f4f03067badd1916997de5af0c5fb05018fb9283605d1bBlock Operator
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