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 2798700 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2800097 epoch_slot_no: 13697 block_no: 2798569 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4793 time: 2019-07-04 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x66053e09f88561600eb3168b5a385f387b67f60c8b1d2fd4d298c0a3f6f2e004Block Operator
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