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 2793073 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2794470 epoch_slot_no: 8070 block_no: 2792942 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2333 time: 2019-07-02 18:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xec0b07ff5cb61c1b101332687331d68bcc8450c22a465f72a4a899529c477e1eBlock Operator
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