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 2784573 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2785971 epoch_slot_no: 21171 block_no: 2784443 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3194 time: 2019-06-30 19:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbd330dfa9b2d3c897cc044f897c2e8e3559aca23ab41a3b774178fa044bfe573Block Operator
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