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 2786685 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2788082 epoch_slot_no: 1682 block_no: 2786554 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2449 time: 2019-07-01 07:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7ad830e5136266e9826bdc1957c4be6cd8cd42b1fcea45cdce8394ac94c07d85Block Operator
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