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 2753863 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2755262 epoch_slot_no: 12062 block_no: 2753734 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2622 time: 2019-06-23 16:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x11ef068baaae86d27f7ef3881fffc329b0d5f2c874e79950c103437a23b286ebBlock Operator
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