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 2788280 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2789677 epoch_slot_no: 3277 block_no: 2788149 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5454 time: 2019-07-01 15:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x90484e56b5d3d89bbaa5e5618989ea5e4874b17e79f0d904bd8ba116e798fb71Block Operator
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