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 2798340 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2799737 epoch_slot_no: 13337 block_no: 2798209 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6407 time: 2019-07-03 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x166aed048088d4650606611256b6cf0bb73e2c3c348dca1fb34912239b33b914Block Operator
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