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 2781634 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2783032 epoch_slot_no: 18232 block_no: 2781504 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3469 time: 2019-06-30 03:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f1befa533ad9ff653f46c244931c6ea197b19e16ec62d898073e404f0392a01Block Operator
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