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 2780339 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2781737 epoch_slot_no: 16937 block_no: 2780209 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7847 time: 2019-06-29 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd726955821ec107f1203a6f817a104b286d50486d6e8f43ae60d35b14f27a211Block Operator
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