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 2794247 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2795644 epoch_slot_no: 9244 block_no: 2794116 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2110 time: 2019-07-03 01:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb4a8e8f39bd696d9129e0abe60827bafa510397287cb17f5920e2c9c32f6a6aeBlock Operator
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