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 2781419 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2782817 epoch_slot_no: 18017 block_no: 2781289 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7361 time: 2019-06-30 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x20c0daa7402ca9cb3ab1a92d4c1c8dbb0e4f7ad968e96ea9c62a8e222adf00fbBlock Operator
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