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 2786198 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2787595 epoch_slot_no: 1195 block_no: 2786067 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2019-07-01 04:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xccf3dc68536b5449f25b68388fe22f725ea607048877b15cf87ac9f615cfbaa8Block Operator
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