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 2758089 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2759488 epoch_slot_no: 16288 block_no: 2757960 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1538 time: 2019-06-24 16:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b776af5f4b84894e7c8f749496538343612ff83ae18cb35dc20f30c94ef1eb7Block Operator
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