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 2798747 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2800144 epoch_slot_no: 13744 block_no: 2798616 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1697 time: 2019-07-04 02:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe6164d6a23098eb5cefa7d55eeb929a5c9b39174e5f38ef12a0151c9ed714a08Block Operator
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