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 2778064 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2779462 epoch_slot_no: 14662 block_no: 2777934 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-06-29 07:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe5a336b917f0ee8ef07736b1b7ff4f69903ccc5bb387201b537313d47b177b4aBlock Operator
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