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 2783170 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2784568 epoch_slot_no: 19768 block_no: 2783040 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1211 time: 2019-06-30 11:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x271fa20c9cd89b8fb07991f85ad73b3a1c2a5c9bad337f744c8bed65fd9324ebBlock Operator
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