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 2757103 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2758502 epoch_slot_no: 15302 block_no: 2756974 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-06-24 10:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd9e98daa12d5ff059feb0ad32ef6747ea46f80a9c2b04319e20aacc9643b3b5cBlock Operator
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