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 2792619 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2794016 epoch_slot_no: 7616 block_no: 2792488 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1443 time: 2019-07-02 16:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb4ca3c10ba3c91467ff7a19767b981b70e43f3392b36f386b31c01c392417888Block Operator
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