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 2790872 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2792269 epoch_slot_no: 5869 block_no: 2790741 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2961 time: 2019-07-02 06:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c223588b0b6b1c03fb8255019bc0aad9730a14c33e32658e3b9e981283dde8aBlock Operator
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