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 2780434 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2781832 epoch_slot_no: 17032 block_no: 2780304 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1862 time: 2019-06-29 20:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x538d8f4e4adbd9f10fd649456806371718e7fe94e0397d469a6ea99da11e0356Block Operator
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