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 2784838 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2786236 epoch_slot_no: 21436 block_no: 2784708 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1391 time: 2019-06-30 20:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2befc886842349ea5d5d0515c3fdc769ad19b006ad25998d803352370a276ec6Block Operator
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