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 2791710 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2793107 epoch_slot_no: 6707 block_no: 2791579 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1346 time: 2019-07-02 11:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd9450b072489ba138c2e66e708b627eb4a73f1c0bce1dc3f7a2812159aa80d69Block Operator
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