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 2778038 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2779436 epoch_slot_no: 14636 block_no: 2777908 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-06-29 07:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb98734382abd00eda9f45ef6ffdaf2574a24b310fa6e64afaea0428be34b1a4bBlock Operator
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