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 2782679 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2784077 epoch_slot_no: 19277 block_no: 2782549 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6261 time: 2019-06-30 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x980c20dd021a719802a8d1fcdaa1665c3ff21a8c7c5bbd637b02b1dd8c4c75c4Block Operator
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