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 2799773 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2801170 epoch_slot_no: 14770 block_no: 2799642 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1719 time: 2019-07-04 07:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a8710083bd18bab5a2206cd7a3a171fb6a8fe2e72a5dd9ae34b785a432931deBlock Operator
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