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 2792940 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2794337 epoch_slot_no: 7937 block_no: 2792809 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4039 time: 2019-07-02 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x457db7b2df09e1fb0b3fe7a054a5115666f413e8d1390b1ff8000239258d3409Block Operator
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