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 2780971 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2782369 epoch_slot_no: 17569 block_no: 2780841 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 997 time: 2019-06-29 23:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xba6696368a40c7e06ffea3715f5d2e7214b98e7361c028782078bf96e63c305dBlock Operator
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