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 2790376 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2791773 epoch_slot_no: 5373 block_no: 2790245 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2029 time: 2019-07-02 03:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcc426dfaf553698f583f10ac71f44726dd4c7ba541eb26621ab7452c0a24b6baBlock Operator
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