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 2788226 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2789623 epoch_slot_no: 3223 block_no: 2788095 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1206 time: 2019-07-01 15:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf5ca981d349762e8246ebb479a8cdc65fd4347fd7f0fc241290f1b9f3d68d0e4Block Operator
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