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 2798550 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2799947 epoch_slot_no: 13547 block_no: 2798419 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4393 time: 2019-07-04 01:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8524033383a0242292e5e27c3aaa3c007de2d7944e8b6e737cd2314451a8654eBlock Operator
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