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 2794324 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2795721 epoch_slot_no: 9321 block_no: 2794193 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3009 time: 2019-07-03 01:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf8fd6d19b90c0061481dd1f143ea090ea43f6d2e30d0998ca4a0d167a939e18dBlock Operator
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