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 2795460 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2796857 epoch_slot_no: 10457 block_no: 2795329 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6456 time: 2019-07-03 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f2027ef159ef402a5cc21243dda8f9f5bedde29cd9ffb4aa19fd66152537f99Block Operator
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