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 2794381 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2795778 epoch_slot_no: 9378 block_no: 2794250 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1387 time: 2019-07-03 01:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf58656e60aa083df93391d1de3513070cc32a81d9642d2fe089450b4ca981bdeBlock Operator
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