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 2784168 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2785566 epoch_slot_no: 20766 block_no: 2784038 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 989 time: 2019-06-30 17:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaf7a2b92b3b408840be1809ce8f7d763c99f21f3949f11352977181410b2879cBlock Operator
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