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 2756620 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2758019 epoch_slot_no: 14819 block_no: 2756491 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4209 time: 2019-06-24 08:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8824ef9b7df8a15625968c6e37a4a26e670728d696fbe24281bffeb7cab53fedBlock Operator
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