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 2784410 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2785808 epoch_slot_no: 21008 block_no: 2784280 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 993 time: 2019-06-30 18:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5414404d4c8deed223b2ccabdaa27942ed93d68ce13aa8c8fe7cbe76c5b009c4Block Operator
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