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 2785772 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2787169 epoch_slot_no: 769 block_no: 2785641 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1025 time: 2019-07-01 02:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x00f720003f6c76f25a34536919cf305f80dbe0cbee878ecdaaf83e2e8a3fc59cBlock Operator
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