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 2779630 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2781028 epoch_slot_no: 16228 block_no: 2779500 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1697 time: 2019-06-29 15:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4807770a550ed5567ae4f906336e674751b8729946c44a7b283b5073592a722eBlock Operator
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