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 2790782 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2792179 epoch_slot_no: 5779 block_no: 2790651 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3573 time: 2019-07-02 05:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd6c8270f9c3e581638f4bc80a2342c7831d71d4e9792cb3b0d0b7d7432f8856eBlock Operator
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