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 2757456 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2758855 epoch_slot_no: 15655 block_no: 2757327 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1349 time: 2019-06-24 12:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe97f61afc75e2fba94e9d1b6356fa2537099ba52ed4142e9384e700d5a1cb4ffBlock Operator
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