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 2797638 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2799035 epoch_slot_no: 12635 block_no: 2797507 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-07-03 19:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x589f39735c146f9f01e87c4f6f07aafc3662c8a67cdd7143b96808eeebb21185Block Operator
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