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 2787837 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2789234 epoch_slot_no: 2834 block_no: 2787706 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1711 time: 2019-07-01 13:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb86cbea7f8422bcce989fe740e5e6dfa8a41e770d2f8892a55be7aaf3bdeada2Block Operator
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