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 2794231 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2795628 epoch_slot_no: 9228 block_no: 2794100 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2984 time: 2019-07-03 01:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdcc4c2bea4ab67c3e98ed02e5aa1277b082fcc6f429444ad9471d9b9d07a51b5Block Operator
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