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 2778929 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2780327 epoch_slot_no: 15527 block_no: 2778799 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4559 time: 2019-06-29 12:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e56b6d33a843b0b9d9a69eb123c8d2604847db3ff7aa6d9a65e59cd9bb584f1Block Operator
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