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 2780640 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2782038 epoch_slot_no: 17238 block_no: 2780510 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2575 time: 2019-06-29 21:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x17794b27a1210f61822c20b1df831eadae65b00fd5455930a49f528e47e85da6Block Operator
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