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 2792394 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2793791 epoch_slot_no: 7391 block_no: 2792263 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2609 time: 2019-07-02 14:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x40c52001484937b6dfe7b2c7fb9c733e1b9bd0bf95c5386dda476fef075ba15cBlock Operator
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