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 2791973 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2793370 epoch_slot_no: 6970 block_no: 2791842 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1500 time: 2019-07-02 12:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7344ddffb83005f12880b0f069679b386ed5ac30462d86baea529f6685fdda34Block Operator
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