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 2781344 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2782742 epoch_slot_no: 17942 block_no: 2781214 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3690 time: 2019-06-30 01:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x79fb10fb06cb9621c2c7bc8b21a6fc95e31fa093a535c31821b1a804c1fc6411Block Operator
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