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 2799103 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2800500 epoch_slot_no: 14100 block_no: 2798972 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1172 time: 2019-07-04 04:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa194c58c5b776690edccd14f99857cd7e2b548a1aef99dddb1a9ba84a29f3869Block Operator
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