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 2784407 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2785805 epoch_slot_no: 21005 block_no: 2784277 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1350 time: 2019-06-30 18:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xed39d2f08074005824c7d88d0d586f3c7b7e6bda899aef6846bfe9fc4708d0f8Block Operator
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