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 2784798 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2786196 epoch_slot_no: 21396 block_no: 2784668 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3058 time: 2019-06-30 20:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7bc799fc17a1031e6f62620295e887090e20df594d292f6039c687caf3b46a1cBlock Operator
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