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 2787497 Details
Epoch: 129 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2788894 epoch_slot_no: 2494 block_no: 2787366 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3763 time: 2019-07-01 11:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x511b46ab16a27ff31f7e8599c9269dbd6637229ba5443aca9d01be2ca31a7e5cBlock Operator
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