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 2786264 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2787661 epoch_slot_no: 1261 block_no: 2786133 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1382 time: 2019-07-01 04:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x88680803a7796df5e221acb9956e9261fd15b13da96d354191c6fcc3e445187dBlock Operator
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