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 2797792 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2799189 epoch_slot_no: 12789 block_no: 2797661 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1088 time: 2019-07-03 20:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xffe7c5250bd29b7b24c028943fb1564d3001885142b47dd3b9fee1b0e25e288eBlock Operator
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