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 2788506 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2789903 epoch_slot_no: 3503 block_no: 2788375 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1657 time: 2019-07-01 17:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf0204defb6ccc65315cbd1834227cd11773ccd7bbaf4585b7672e54164dadc61Block Operator
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