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 2794481 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2795878 epoch_slot_no: 9478 block_no: 2794350 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1387 time: 2019-07-03 02:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x261cb0d3199e31507d4c0f29e34c3bd6680f4bab658685e3091c7991d8ed9fb3Block Operator
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