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 2792970 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2794367 epoch_slot_no: 7967 block_no: 2792839 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4250 time: 2019-07-02 18:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb6665cd1be32916c8661eb9587c012c3c2632ba4c5ba5e3db867fb5bec7f332dBlock Operator
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