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 2783872 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2785270 epoch_slot_no: 20470 block_no: 2783742 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1560 time: 2019-06-30 15:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x25a65630765b694047e314f1d1edbd132f9c1a72731405e96493b0fafc82bf57Block Operator
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