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 2788650 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2790047 epoch_slot_no: 3647 block_no: 2788519 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1394 time: 2019-07-01 18:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe824806607683732a94c103bc55638d26c8a2a1ef67a233bc7527a6213223fe2Block Operator
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