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 2793480 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2794877 epoch_slot_no: 8477 block_no: 2793349 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6760 time: 2019-07-02 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f6eb51b2d98dd7847d55bdff53b00afcfac024efa06a25138cb925b736c705bBlock Operator
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