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 2794336 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2795733 epoch_slot_no: 9333 block_no: 2794205 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1880 time: 2019-07-03 01:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc61078d003c35668ee8ccef9c8838eeb72340a4f46fbe1efcbf2d60db40e44acBlock Operator
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