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 2781167 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2782565 epoch_slot_no: 17765 block_no: 2781037 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1658 time: 2019-06-30 00:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8908806679d7e1a571dbf10bc9b0c6e512e2a0131496ccfd5ac7809732ee3897Block Operator
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