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 2787570 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2788967 epoch_slot_no: 2567 block_no: 2787439 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2374 time: 2019-07-01 12:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x945a316e779dcd8de7e8dbe40c5241e7a7f4f9c90c3d494fd297cb45967cfb3fBlock Operator
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