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 2783485 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2784883 epoch_slot_no: 20083 block_no: 2783355 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1178 time: 2019-06-30 13:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c42cc6651c93369de1eca59801bed0d010896116e48deea0c3e0df63ae660a1Block Operator
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