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 2786071 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2787468 epoch_slot_no: 1068 block_no: 2785940 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1386 time: 2019-07-01 03:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbadf624468fea1595cd07a2f6182b8293693420e6aaccdf03a776f7ea8513fc4Block Operator
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