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 2797301 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2798698 epoch_slot_no: 12298 block_no: 2797170 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2467 time: 2019-07-03 18:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9e3afb9bb8eaa13491be56110186cc2e03ca8c31ec0a8b441b1e38c8320e6d28Block Operator
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