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 2779048 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2780446 epoch_slot_no: 15646 block_no: 2778918 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1176 time: 2019-06-29 12:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf0a5e347a1e914f374b8d7a4a91312f5b56b61cc55a9fcbe7452a861ef849963Block Operator
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