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 2797767 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2799164 epoch_slot_no: 12764 block_no: 2797636 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3652 time: 2019-07-03 20:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe5a207bd122508dc78865e72fcc477ce2bf3431b6ca1bd34f4bd6539aeea9e53Block Operator
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