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 2784422 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2785820 epoch_slot_no: 21020 block_no: 2784292 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2393 time: 2019-06-30 18:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb2e456951bd14c9dcdd21bb7d1619295b960937e6660c92f89271ae3dee46ba1Block Operator
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