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 2786544 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2787941 epoch_slot_no: 1541 block_no: 2786413 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1752 time: 2019-07-01 06:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfeefd5820e8f0d0a24e14bb168b84fc6fd3c5f3043c5fe6f3230dac1bb7ca52aBlock Operator
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