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 2782086 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2783484 epoch_slot_no: 18684 block_no: 2781956 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2553 time: 2019-06-30 05:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x77a424189bd8d97f8133241d2907b9e6acdd4b9a1495d5a003351d197fa42c92Block Operator
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