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 2788070 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2789467 epoch_slot_no: 3067 block_no: 2787939 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1757 time: 2019-07-01 14:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb8c28f43b535ce9465c1ec9751d9b234d2ee366a01e2c6886b0f8cc1877759a3Block Operator
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