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 2791680 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2793077 epoch_slot_no: 6677 block_no: 2791549 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6950 time: 2019-07-02 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b72988bf4b0a8d66687d7f2b9f4ce637777dbaaaf78d9a0e463e38a4fc2e1fdBlock Operator
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