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 2783728 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2785126 epoch_slot_no: 20326 block_no: 2783598 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2060 time: 2019-06-30 14:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c03051c313c1a931917e729531d63c19cbcd33e2cf49c6a0d8adfb59b84ddf4Block Operator
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