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 2757240 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2758639 epoch_slot_no: 15439 block_no: 2757111 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1352 time: 2019-06-24 11:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7081d24af686e48d3b3988fc7a5a36a2665eb5cbac542217fe579d5de326d89aBlock Operator
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