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 2793840 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2795237 epoch_slot_no: 8837 block_no: 2793709 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8209 time: 2019-07-02 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf3f51e97c6266a0e0f78939d59eaa8ac26fed138c33308a4f1d3d7fadd562f9Block Operator
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