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 2794564 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2795961 epoch_slot_no: 9561 block_no: 2794433 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1387 time: 2019-07-03 02:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1bbe87b614ff258aafb1f2a8f0177bf7029f9c766718dec8731d36e1058bd5fcBlock Operator
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