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 2798751 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2800148 epoch_slot_no: 13748 block_no: 2798620 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1352 time: 2019-07-04 02:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe1e751344d8441a3d7832abf05988d60c8ff7882e3b402a8551b16262b7ef3ceBlock Operator
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