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 2794344 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2795741 epoch_slot_no: 9341 block_no: 2794213 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3988 time: 2019-07-03 01:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd66fadf129dcee69a90840f9500c19e3182fcbc5187219ff1aaadb41a6c25a7bBlock Operator
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