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 2782349 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2783747 epoch_slot_no: 18947 block_no: 2782219 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3544 time: 2019-06-30 07:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9a8d8da7f7769f5e9c4e04ac472df218e1ac44050978c8f74ea76b4f236231e1Block Operator
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