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 2788183 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2789580 epoch_slot_no: 3180 block_no: 2788052 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1000 time: 2019-07-01 15:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf2991180e44ad5651ef0c3757566e869a2a2d1a0d8f1d476004295e84f50a0eBlock Operator
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