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 2780840 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2782238 epoch_slot_no: 17438 block_no: 2780710 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2659 time: 2019-06-29 22:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbfd5259bef0a65f26ecf5d25130d278e831aeb06bfa1bc655fda9078c8a23240Block Operator
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