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 2799015 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2800412 epoch_slot_no: 14012 block_no: 2798884 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4841 time: 2019-07-04 03:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x71247e20e2bcc1d34982c6b7efd7052462bd0655fe7a257ae8f3d8e27e2cbf4bBlock Operator
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