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 2789682 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2791079 epoch_slot_no: 4679 block_no: 2789551 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1311 time: 2019-07-01 23:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4128c54b48875b12e4f1931e685aa1140fcb40c6c5ee63ade62345e4775f0cfaBlock Operator
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