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 2778210 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2779608 epoch_slot_no: 14808 block_no: 2778080 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 10841 time: 2019-06-29 08:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x93d4e4bdc9ac023ab4c5a942d8d5d1abbfbde120397d7c215b081cb02edbae1dBlock Operator
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