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 2785214 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2786611 epoch_slot_no: 211 block_no: 2785083 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2247 time: 2019-06-30 22:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4672b7d635e1347ad58c22ed2b2e5219c29343d71e0f47a0ba105c2ff67ab63cBlock Operator
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