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 2779321 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2780719 epoch_slot_no: 15919 block_no: 2779191 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1172 time: 2019-06-29 14:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc8706049b01b83d3deac75ab82403dbb4e6c4aba69a3ec816b93e64ecf09eb9fBlock Operator
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