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 2798684 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2800081 epoch_slot_no: 13681 block_no: 2798553 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2019-07-04 01:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d1061471271e4c56a3396625fb48637c16435392536ea65aa713f0f5c0015b6Block Operator
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