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 2784181 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2785579 epoch_slot_no: 20779 block_no: 2784051 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2906 time: 2019-06-30 17:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0431faa1c9da98aad317ed5e69049eb3c1ed5fea22ff01273c9174f402987555Block Operator
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