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 2756442 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2757841 epoch_slot_no: 14641 block_no: 2756313 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2384 time: 2019-06-24 07:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8a974d926168f82441a279977798cf56b8baa36c4c3c55fcb3625b72a26119fcBlock Operator
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