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 2782977 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2784375 epoch_slot_no: 19575 block_no: 2782847 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-06-30 10:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e0dfbc7c2f7a25f650bd246f21a44ccebc1e2cc5c01683bbf2042e7382adb93Block Operator
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