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 2781540 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2782938 epoch_slot_no: 18138 block_no: 2781410 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1568 time: 2019-06-30 02:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd179b17a3579e2eaa5b9405e6d9d2e1649a2f2d6d6492acba9e795b22a882fecBlock Operator
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