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 2797657 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2799054 epoch_slot_no: 12654 block_no: 2797526 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1383 time: 2019-07-03 20:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c7a91deeb804e79f4d7e931fa029d20831dee2ed25d165090c7a2671dd5dbb3Block Operator
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