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 2787210 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2788607 epoch_slot_no: 2207 block_no: 2787079 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2097 time: 2019-07-01 10:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4b2cf4aa7d010cf7b549666f8444c54611d2a4e9dded33312a68bf07f3030238Block Operator
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