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 2799978 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2801375 epoch_slot_no: 14975 block_no: 2799847 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3661 time: 2019-07-04 08:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xceb508db3b8e28c3b947d5c6079d8d7f9ec14ba0311a14866c9ae8d4d1006e21Block Operator
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