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 2781142 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2782540 epoch_slot_no: 17740 block_no: 2781012 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1203 time: 2019-06-30 00:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x674d281d6596605810b933506ec59657f0a9e1c62092f29f41adb5596d10ef1bBlock Operator
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