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 2786061 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2787458 epoch_slot_no: 1058 block_no: 2785930 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2019-07-01 03:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x482237b81badf2fb5d2492978496708c327bf50edcc9308bd6052df0d109d2a0Block Operator
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