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 2798804 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2800201 epoch_slot_no: 13801 block_no: 2798673 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2538 time: 2019-07-04 02:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd634105ac8624b0306d7fb6a1590b7901362d015a34646cb2e6e54fd819cce9fBlock Operator
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