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 2797706 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2799103 epoch_slot_no: 12703 block_no: 2797575 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1662 time: 2019-07-03 20:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf8b0bf56f54a3a79f7360f75aef13c504c32d45f4c594514c21818b3db775cfeBlock Operator
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