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 2785991 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2787388 epoch_slot_no: 988 block_no: 2785860 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2624 time: 2019-07-01 03:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x11daee0e60893197c9c4b4ba8d5d82d29a5d5630e94c0c5c3dc7c02df86f85fbBlock Operator
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