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 2783081 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2784479 epoch_slot_no: 19679 block_no: 2782951 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1876 time: 2019-06-30 11:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4ac4396f3d937c4563f2d699b49a9a6717631888c3583e0d457f054e3bd722aaBlock Operator
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