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 2794261 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2795658 epoch_slot_no: 9258 block_no: 2794130 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2007 time: 2019-07-03 01:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2b24bad260f4a95bae745dfa5753cec0557f1f3b8a0ff6430d142f5b1393b1e7Block Operator
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