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 2786947 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2788344 epoch_slot_no: 1944 block_no: 2786816 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 943 time: 2019-07-01 08:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x95f820685c984286de87f7413689bb50503e150b1a218d32cdc66b7256b76187Block Operator
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