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 2797315 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2798712 epoch_slot_no: 12312 block_no: 2797184 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2730 time: 2019-07-03 18:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe1b430d07c7efc1e0cd715a34e2d45ce00c91ed8ea03107e01a674a576a09989Block Operator
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