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 2757437 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2758836 epoch_slot_no: 15636 block_no: 2757308 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-06-24 12:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x698c143441af1b1176e8731a35f002425ef7777625cf65bd4170cb1e04cb61e3Block Operator
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