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 2785884 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2787281 epoch_slot_no: 881 block_no: 2785753 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1743 time: 2019-07-01 02:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x199db26ebe507c6e89880ee735f8e81e9f68b22661bd34bb1ec18e9f8d48b312Block Operator
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