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 2794304 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2795701 epoch_slot_no: 9301 block_no: 2794173 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2732 time: 2019-07-03 01:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa04815d8c0c45202749fd73bc65d34cc45adb81a96d53f5875212c9fd4d9a78cBlock Operator
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