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 2788329 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2789726 epoch_slot_no: 3326 block_no: 2788198 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1563 time: 2019-07-01 16:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xffb9845a206707a8d9ab5dcb5c2f9a77e5bd9a92b2956f5f7d7b47e5f80aa681Block Operator
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