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 2799948 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2801345 epoch_slot_no: 14945 block_no: 2799817 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1664 time: 2019-07-04 08:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1846a381f974aa78f1e8a484a5d0ea84db82e49bdf85bc027fe6df3a5d66bea3Block Operator
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