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 2780308 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2781706 epoch_slot_no: 16906 block_no: 2780178 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2560 time: 2019-06-29 19:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x935ee5b77558fa5e8ead532096211c3be986c1ce25530e2a789ff818114d44a7Block Operator
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