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 2793240 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2794637 epoch_slot_no: 8237 block_no: 2793109 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4129 time: 2019-07-02 19:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x94b85fcfc77a9370b40f37791076d6d168ead08b5372af20d3ddc90f4a61d10eBlock Operator
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