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 2784015 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2785413 epoch_slot_no: 20613 block_no: 2783885 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2427 time: 2019-06-30 16:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf90a2689abc28e886e97fa89053647d588fab4d7031b65c1f97bd845f11ebd3eBlock Operator
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