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 2752398 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2753797 epoch_slot_no: 10597 block_no: 2752269 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2277 time: 2019-06-23 08:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcf27d27b47955c8bac3b2e09a31d39593aad8e7ea8e3b858c2339aadb51d62f9Block Operator
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