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 2787403 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2788800 epoch_slot_no: 2400 block_no: 2787272 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1033 time: 2019-07-01 11:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d8c7e2f897fd797e32c195dc7a46a34ec92299e0eb6b85762989154ed85d399Block Operator
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