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 2787979 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2789376 epoch_slot_no: 2976 block_no: 2787848 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1353 time: 2019-07-01 14:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa37a1adc1329df5b0e6c72da14c8fc063529eb7f8760067251e1ee7669d4e89Block Operator
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