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 2789349 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2790746 epoch_slot_no: 4346 block_no: 2789218 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 962 time: 2019-07-01 21:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4661f0a9e3165e136a56ab982d043ed022e137fb523644ff6a92eb3ab01b2e36Block Operator
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