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 2799045 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2800442 epoch_slot_no: 14042 block_no: 2798914 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5023 time: 2019-07-04 03:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3a82aae4fa0bf48989191dafa99c897fe68c9c1e0cf1bbf59b7953fb1bad6808Block Operator
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