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 2790689 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2792086 epoch_slot_no: 5686 block_no: 2790558 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1705 time: 2019-07-02 05:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4a93f1905b78c3097cad7908a5dd2cc5fa57d06f65e15de6955fe32c5b0e5014Block Operator
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