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 2781149 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2782547 epoch_slot_no: 17747 block_no: 2781019 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1749 time: 2019-06-30 00:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa56a2d2c13aa148c3f86dd9306760defb53a585788d92a23c0e6a8986c90a0d4Block Operator
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