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 2778737 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2780135 epoch_slot_no: 15335 block_no: 2778607 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1172 time: 2019-06-29 10:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6d986ba947229f45403f9be648d7bb9f36144ef5e4a0e5afd458ccb8187f0c88Block Operator
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