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 2791658 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2793055 epoch_slot_no: 6655 block_no: 2791527 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1315 time: 2019-07-02 10:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfd8bae0a42ee9e206face49af78eb0f326e323099f9f9e2710e50654d3f3ed48Block Operator
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