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 2789453 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2790850 epoch_slot_no: 4450 block_no: 2789322 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1664 time: 2019-07-01 22:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5be39ca742505d59bfd091589537991060997a0d0c3bdc0c1f519a82e6138aedBlock Operator
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