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 2778806 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2780204 epoch_slot_no: 15404 block_no: 2778676 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-06-29 11:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x85a5f609773ce717d4327e0e0d763fc6a7367680c23e9d96e9af8675b3824943Block Operator
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