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 2788957 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2790354 epoch_slot_no: 3954 block_no: 2788826 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2010 time: 2019-07-01 19:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0144b500e125542887d2c6f93fabbdc5704ea287d08e5af85ee59eb4c9e6ed28Block Operator
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