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 2783683 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2785081 epoch_slot_no: 20281 block_no: 2783553 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4315 time: 2019-06-30 14:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6ba244bbebc74ad64e35aec0399fd5697ca188e3553a6895c9c439dca8ed5b97Block Operator
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