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 2779268 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2780666 epoch_slot_no: 15866 block_no: 2779138 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3208 time: 2019-06-29 13:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x19b625c71dd821e90a3514d2ea3d778c8ec74032d7251aa5ab8056f22bf4ec20Block Operator
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