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 2794312 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2795709 epoch_slot_no: 9309 block_no: 2794181 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1383 time: 2019-07-03 01:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x202ff4402fe52a908991cdcb2afd3e828c1e58706a1affc0adee7e32367ecf73Block Operator
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