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 2785439 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2786836 epoch_slot_no: 436 block_no: 2785308 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 14609 time: 2019-07-01 00:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x27159d992f9dc40ccc5c667a8f98bab31defec504938726568eb7dbe994922f0Block Operator
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