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 2797421 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2798818 epoch_slot_no: 12418 block_no: 2797290 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1699 time: 2019-07-03 18:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2d8abaa56f0ca45598b31137b2cc8f714af1fb6e01a49aca35b6d2d5cea7dd8dBlock Operator
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