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 2778179 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2779577 epoch_slot_no: 14777 block_no: 2778049 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8392 time: 2019-06-29 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x62816bc066fb852afa2d9cf2f99afbc8d3fc116d25cdd1439486eb767b46b47aBlock Operator
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