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 2788673 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2790070 epoch_slot_no: 3670 block_no: 2788542 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1391 time: 2019-07-01 18:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3b63812f856edb57d00f971f2769984f4b1955e0c6941b85b42a4a8f31d2274cBlock Operator
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