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 2790835 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2792232 epoch_slot_no: 5832 block_no: 2790704 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-07-02 06:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x378a156920c96647ea46d43c926b4cbae13c75876befccccffaf02a19f8b070fBlock Operator
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