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 2799428 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2800825 epoch_slot_no: 14425 block_no: 2799297 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1176 time: 2019-07-04 05:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c877aa75baa651259b2b4648909b57ac652b6d60c748b43f6c1a85cf7c0076aBlock Operator
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