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 2798143 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2799540 epoch_slot_no: 13140 block_no: 2798012 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3968 time: 2019-07-03 22:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6533f3534c84a2cf0d7902289e601a9c99ca9cc9b29610e968a7142e59d0f4e8Block Operator
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