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 2790571 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2791968 epoch_slot_no: 5568 block_no: 2790440 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3066 time: 2019-07-02 04:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x392538e5bb326aa082f0735ffc8988f097a25f97cb6986a6756d6ddc2b96c9e4Block Operator
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