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 2784262 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2785660 epoch_slot_no: 20860 block_no: 2784132 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 997 time: 2019-06-30 17:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6a1598c0d6a44d75c4c651bcafc6bc5556f0bd60a166ce14cfb9d39ff01432f5Block Operator
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