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 2788006 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2789403 epoch_slot_no: 3003 block_no: 2787875 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1000 time: 2019-07-01 14:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x044fff05b578213f301040b5e663f6c49308165d44f5a614ab29152af21e220fBlock Operator
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