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 2778966 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2780364 epoch_slot_no: 15564 block_no: 2778836 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3205 time: 2019-06-29 12:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe8d8a37c9d8abaf5fd02478f3c29d7a01abd30728cfc017822e2b381307a2ae9Block Operator
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