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 2798876 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2800273 epoch_slot_no: 13873 block_no: 2798745 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2608 time: 2019-07-04 02:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36163989c49335b0984253a31688faf49641e5cb02e168a3c8a6bde7625c32bbBlock Operator
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