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 2787874 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2789271 epoch_slot_no: 2871 block_no: 2787743 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5266 time: 2019-07-01 13:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x35ef8727481a40ce031f08bdf9d183e1a91509d8309defc26953d299f123349bBlock Operator
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