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 2793083 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2794480 epoch_slot_no: 8080 block_no: 2792952 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1139 time: 2019-07-02 18:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x13d23c219c32c9997e2cb25d6bcda9953f2f0c28de1498822fe4ec4e494191afBlock Operator
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