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 2791501 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2792898 epoch_slot_no: 6498 block_no: 2791370 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1537 time: 2019-07-02 09:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x98e2726b7c4a9ed4c4b932ed95c539bce1ef88548b8cfab80536ae09d2144fabBlock Operator
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