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 2782289 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2783687 epoch_slot_no: 18887 block_no: 2782159 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 993 time: 2019-06-30 06:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc17376b7f46ba2c483ffe037ddf8f1c63269afef12c42a68423eb16f2a4c5978Block Operator
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