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 2798730 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2800127 epoch_slot_no: 13727 block_no: 2798599 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6961 time: 2019-07-04 02:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2a47213fdc72ba4915f2ac654ae96be7ca64f91cc2287051f5c34fad4746a141Block Operator
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