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 2792952 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2794349 epoch_slot_no: 7949 block_no: 2792821 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1656 time: 2019-07-02 17:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd53fa08e86a65b82669bdfe2a2905ffc8de518ef693fb1cfa9817481a168a61fBlock Operator
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