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 2789580 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2790977 epoch_slot_no: 4577 block_no: 2789449 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2248 time: 2019-07-01 23:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0b3d968a87eecb074f30f8dbae68b35630c35a09d65b61e924e99161ef5756ccBlock Operator
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