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 2797496 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2798893 epoch_slot_no: 12493 block_no: 2797365 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3358 time: 2019-07-03 19:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd89ecb93f5787e5916f64752ca125398128a2addfc6715a4071eac9f11d37a67Block Operator
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