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 2790654 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2792051 epoch_slot_no: 5651 block_no: 2790523 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1856 time: 2019-07-02 05:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2edfaa63e47754485ff31fa242d1345a1c5e2ade868acb26f789f349ea439472Block Operator
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