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 2791140 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2792537 epoch_slot_no: 6137 block_no: 2791009 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6587 time: 2019-07-02 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x80d5cec54814978e753a505952fccb059e2a8a2188da860bb8b36b8007112cdaBlock Operator
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