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 2758228 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2759627 epoch_slot_no: 16427 block_no: 2758099 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2074 time: 2019-06-24 17:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa9798a7206998d8e3027a8cab1c42e66b70997750fb571dbd4d11f728a949498Block Operator
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