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 2794111 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2795508 epoch_slot_no: 9108 block_no: 2793980 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3584 time: 2019-07-03 00:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8dbd69385edc526f883964a15fe7928f9d011c6867384091bfd7411a7522c8c9Block Operator
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