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 2786147 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2787544 epoch_slot_no: 1144 block_no: 2786016 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1748 time: 2019-07-01 04:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x280f263d931f73454b90d750028eff8be221480384b5ab3fc818f4b72e9c43cfBlock Operator
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