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 2783970 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2785368 epoch_slot_no: 20568 block_no: 2783840 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2015 time: 2019-06-30 16:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1aae031caa9bf449f46aa96807516ffc738bdfffbdbb87c20e29a9fd122cfac8Block Operator
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