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 2788144 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2789541 epoch_slot_no: 3141 block_no: 2788013 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1702 time: 2019-07-01 15:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc17853d971756861838dc650974bec652077b483702789e8e998254325dd8b0eBlock Operator
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