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 2797992 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2799389 epoch_slot_no: 12989 block_no: 2797861 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3098 time: 2019-07-03 21:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x860ace5ca714d3d9cfd90ecd2436afdb9075d72cd5d230c1909e215b37e5ceb9Block Operator
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