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 2788359 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2789756 epoch_slot_no: 3356 block_no: 2788228 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1210 time: 2019-07-01 16:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7cd40372ca851b4314c78f1f8f97de7eab5fff5109a99ed5398b427bd9dadd80Block Operator
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