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 2793088 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2794485 epoch_slot_no: 8085 block_no: 2792957 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2686 time: 2019-07-02 18:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x620a4b6c8a217cec67c19bd77e9e43b39190b4616f22cac3043a63857ccbc9cbBlock Operator
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