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 2785938 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2787335 epoch_slot_no: 935 block_no: 2785807 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1747 time: 2019-07-01 02:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2b31b7ff259b308f77a2c65edb298165c72f3174b9ef309adc97d3f9043f7b11Block Operator
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