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 2794484 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2795881 epoch_slot_no: 9481 block_no: 2794353 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3712 time: 2019-07-03 02:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbad424837b6ea7c56e0acf52d243035c710d81b4647bd214d763789b54ff4a2fBlock Operator
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