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 2798549 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2799946 epoch_slot_no: 13546 block_no: 2798418 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1816 time: 2019-07-04 01:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf021317e0702a8133aa5db1fa3d30480ba8c4dc99ea01e81c717c05b8873a10cBlock Operator
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