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 2789378 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2790775 epoch_slot_no: 4375 block_no: 2789247 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2723 time: 2019-07-01 22:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x003e4dbd0e10e0ec5e1c95a348c5cfc1e52868bf8bc335a405335ee9847dcba9Block Operator
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