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 2789949 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2791346 epoch_slot_no: 4946 block_no: 2789818 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2408 time: 2019-07-02 01:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x33a6c645e54fe87b8fbbd9036b98897aeac067183709e3790f9668072278f01cBlock Operator
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