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 2783698 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2785096 epoch_slot_no: 20296 block_no: 2783568 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3747 time: 2019-06-30 14:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9d21651ca82a3ab80f02863e8ca2f8c8451974f09de9a59d366025dda17d12caBlock Operator
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