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 2790055 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2791452 epoch_slot_no: 5052 block_no: 2789924 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1697 time: 2019-07-02 01:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xba964ee24084c06fb7f58956c41755df2b98c921c39584a237fce1ae2c708091Block Operator
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