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 2795434 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2796831 epoch_slot_no: 10431 block_no: 2795303 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8338 time: 2019-07-03 07:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x842b3e6a6fe3ebc8b0732c1a1ea0558f339ea7b4dfb72e9ab1914fa982983761Block Operator
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