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 2788090 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2789487 epoch_slot_no: 3087 block_no: 2787959 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2019-07-01 14:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdb1e5b28aa55128a60f85ed36a0ae61e25b3178fbd297b6f84c111c8c5079086Block Operator
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