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 2780037 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2781435 epoch_slot_no: 16635 block_no: 2779907 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2612 time: 2019-06-29 18:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb71d7dd8232f5b5f08ef00470cafb0264ddf9c221697badd5e6acdcd1f7c906Block Operator
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