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 2778604 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2780002 epoch_slot_no: 15202 block_no: 2778474 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2206 time: 2019-06-29 10:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x638a84f53595b347ac3ba32ee938431a8e08900dc2e02d8ac40e68eee9780dabBlock Operator
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