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 2756217 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2757616 epoch_slot_no: 14416 block_no: 2756088 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 7671 time: 2019-06-24 05:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x04cd7b267aae798ef4811b00e077e88e65eb1245baf208e99e7c03cab062f5dcBlock Operator
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