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 2788791 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2790188 epoch_slot_no: 3788 block_no: 2788660 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1706 time: 2019-07-01 18:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa9e7ce172070e4b848e2e28f5869185d4f32d19555b799417eb15a0950a5c19fBlock Operator
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