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 2790300 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2791697 epoch_slot_no: 5297 block_no: 2790169 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2481 time: 2019-07-02 03:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3cd91333e63588fea95575d6448c7f511133d0fbd8b2d7135fd9cc25ad726b1dBlock Operator
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