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 2779259 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2780657 epoch_slot_no: 15857 block_no: 2779129 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 7120 time: 2019-06-29 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x178c321fd6adf9b05bf87ca3c57aa5bdb5c7c76b53f8efea24ba931a02cdd257Block Operator
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