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 2779132 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2780530 epoch_slot_no: 15730 block_no: 2779002 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2046 time: 2019-06-29 13:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa3a979d4617418cffbd6e3438ae38c6a11babd690454b73c3c3d1d44e29c8bb3Block Operator
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