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 2799138 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2800535 epoch_slot_no: 14135 block_no: 2799007 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6668 time: 2019-07-04 04:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x325acdbeb631dd43676242d0da923649cf0ed1f3d198b1a8b4929327291f4b30Block Operator
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