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 2780534 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2781932 epoch_slot_no: 17132 block_no: 2780404 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2300 time: 2019-06-29 20:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd422296162418aa9c5d398c12d7e362eee58e1b0b687985b3cb3509b5b7b621dBlock Operator
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