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 2797214 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2798611 epoch_slot_no: 12211 block_no: 2797083 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2974 time: 2019-07-03 17:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x61f42e489cacfe9845eff2fe17bb0b20da71c7817f29cb43860bd6ce2bcda0e9Block Operator
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