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 2786223 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2787620 epoch_slot_no: 1220 block_no: 2786092 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2019-07-01 04:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x499d097a3286bea1db9a8af1fcda488dc3ff89c9ef4ed3989a60ad9d0411e064Block Operator
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