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 2782501 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2783899 epoch_slot_no: 19099 block_no: 2782371 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1678 time: 2019-06-30 07:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb68282a702498ba0768e5388f844fcd4805e6825b16fa83453e7d2e7bcaf694Block Operator
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