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 2780338 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2781736 epoch_slot_no: 16936 block_no: 2780208 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2678 time: 2019-06-29 19:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x28dbce840ef9043353a980854eaab61e4ee681e1bcb5fcd2b1e4f89f7f1650adBlock Operator
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