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 2789904 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2791301 epoch_slot_no: 4901 block_no: 2789773 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-07-02 00:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe218a28e19d05a4ae77182db8f5e7b5a99ec9f19227d68d41f75c77eb0375ff5Block Operator
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