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 2787443 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2788840 epoch_slot_no: 2440 block_no: 2787312 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1929 time: 2019-07-01 11:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa5e67798a85526185bab7d2e1c3b6cc8bb2576c25460fd309cb4f21bac7bb1e3Block Operator
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