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 2791500 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2792897 epoch_slot_no: 6497 block_no: 2791369 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5329 time: 2019-07-02 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x63be1dab83a27b08aec2f44421df77c9fb1fa9f2f08e7a614b756cab07be3c28Block Operator
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