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 2794532 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2795929 epoch_slot_no: 9529 block_no: 2794401 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1662 time: 2019-07-03 02:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8a53bda0dca3b814c121878e9c966e2ca78a768b1e5653a0cd0544271282ebedBlock Operator
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