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 2797782 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2799179 epoch_slot_no: 12779 block_no: 2797651 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5494 time: 2019-07-03 20:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb386f60476e71707b4c271eecb471ef226e5339433a78982fdf29e1ec0c30df3Block Operator
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