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 2781061 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2782459 epoch_slot_no: 17659 block_no: 2780931 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1301 time: 2019-06-29 23:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1c44dfe1d92961825e86f4011b5878d3e96a0cfca2811d42e84ca20b5b5faf15Block Operator
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