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 2792196 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2793593 epoch_slot_no: 7193 block_no: 2792065 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1319 time: 2019-07-02 13:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb3beafd60e86922d11a26565d360cf553ea11ac4a8b1f708b7ab1da8cb3caf7aBlock Operator
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