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 2783879 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2785277 epoch_slot_no: 20477 block_no: 2783749 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1309 time: 2019-06-30 15:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa4081679272cccc992144efed6aa13d9c2fc89479f8271166c098f91598d7b0dBlock Operator
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