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 2792313 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2793710 epoch_slot_no: 7310 block_no: 2792182 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2140 time: 2019-07-02 14:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9d460907ce7292c6c16a627c800a7bee5fe4a1b45959ede45fc280f3d474114bBlock Operator
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