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 2798850 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2800247 epoch_slot_no: 13847 block_no: 2798719 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2304 time: 2019-07-04 02:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2198e489b25fcbc2e4039197272e28cb6af656eab7879da15c7478da3b30d9ebBlock Operator
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