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 2778434 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2779832 epoch_slot_no: 15032 block_no: 2778304 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1311 time: 2019-06-29 09:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x501a09e796e39c2a60a312c05d16e30cacebf2851c90f047c2bfdc07d81b6dcbBlock Operator
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