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 2797477 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2798874 epoch_slot_no: 12474 block_no: 2797346 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2003 time: 2019-07-03 19:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4a56fddc054884ef9cdf3d1689372418fcbe9bcd3e0d951773e4d1bd5891a6e9Block Operator
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