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 2798910 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2800307 epoch_slot_no: 13907 block_no: 2798779 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3072 time: 2019-07-04 03:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x43e2ce2420228dee561142a0bcce506ccc5a83281e44f0488d00efc1fc32c365Block Operator
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