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 2790451 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2791848 epoch_slot_no: 5448 block_no: 2790320 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1348 time: 2019-07-02 04:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x155aa6f4aab2ad2cfd13bd46b8df42aed3c4d18c9e7d59ccd4cb7671d5c5611bBlock Operator
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