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 2797887 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2799284 epoch_slot_no: 12884 block_no: 2797756 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8658 time: 2019-07-03 21:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x41afb82dcb935a9641fa657bf4adcac5d00546bc3592fef6121f094c48dce517Block Operator
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