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 2790346 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2791743 epoch_slot_no: 5343 block_no: 2790215 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3080 time: 2019-07-02 03:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8231d6a657b59b54956d221bdb61e7aad2c24b10d381033508598729c5ad1e3cBlock Operator
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