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 2797797 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2799194 epoch_slot_no: 12794 block_no: 2797666 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3637 time: 2019-07-03 20:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc2bbebbd7f99b309620eb84ea0903891840b63d74038f9cb609800a269df5490Block Operator
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