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 2786143 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2787540 epoch_slot_no: 1140 block_no: 2786012 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3057 time: 2019-07-01 04:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x51d36ee53defd29fef47031f4c1db51bfb5e10223156eb78dcdcc36fbd346b6dBlock Operator
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