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 2798538 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2799935 epoch_slot_no: 13535 block_no: 2798407 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1352 time: 2019-07-04 00:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x57d7f36df81d74117ee05f93a4cdd07f4a975601590012ee596f067a24c84a9bBlock Operator
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