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 2779449 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2780847 epoch_slot_no: 16047 block_no: 2779319 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2908 time: 2019-06-29 14:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9cbca54c7e2bbc8581a8c1720f81bbd320ded4d5a907d47b784e7a4f7099027cBlock Operator
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