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 2781959 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2783357 epoch_slot_no: 18557 block_no: 2781829 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2839 time: 2019-06-30 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e8224c680e73910c7a4f60e1cc220d7edc64fd4bfaa2c1b494f1230287d98ccBlock Operator
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