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 2783532 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2784930 epoch_slot_no: 20130 block_no: 2783402 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2610 time: 2019-06-30 13:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x233c71881874ee364050e5237e852200777fcd6c18bc6f5e8b3c99c91f2fbbc2Block Operator
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