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 2791709 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2793106 epoch_slot_no: 6706 block_no: 2791578 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2257 time: 2019-07-02 11:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa44f84e53e0d902e780b2b778fcb7dfe2953dce0ea737a3df6ffaeb364c5f0b9Block Operator
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