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 2778408 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2779806 epoch_slot_no: 15006 block_no: 2778278 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7425 time: 2019-06-29 09:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd40dacf0c9b69f34bcca6aa806d25be0cc764096292f21f936e6250a37abcdd7Block Operator
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