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 2793525 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2794922 epoch_slot_no: 8522 block_no: 2793394 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1686 time: 2019-07-02 21:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2a1b347c843a6d49e1bf2db92fbab3c2cd8b784a7b6d9fe5768aa3e0756cdb1cBlock Operator
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