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 2782759 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2784157 epoch_slot_no: 19357 block_no: 2782629 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1564 time: 2019-06-30 09:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c8a6863bcc4cb0d3b1e067c638e4da437177c2b16cacc180391ce8ec8516e60Block Operator
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