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 2784377 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2785775 epoch_slot_no: 20975 block_no: 2784247 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1884 time: 2019-06-30 18:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc9d87b34117c3f61d2c5de96c8f7afbdf936c65b6cfce12ac99b88f2d45352a1Block Operator
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