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 2789152 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2790549 epoch_slot_no: 4149 block_no: 2789021 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3312 time: 2019-07-01 20:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe83058ffb815ffde24e876128e930f945a27b5c48fa26a7fd8977a40783cd8c9Block Operator
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