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 2756491 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2757890 epoch_slot_no: 14690 block_no: 2756362 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-06-24 07:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0b8a16e8e0bdeea6c81a66cc54dc3236abf0f9dbf6baa83cd7eee6694da3bb8cBlock Operator
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