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 2758378 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2759777 epoch_slot_no: 16577 block_no: 2758249 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5826 time: 2019-06-24 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf2d37004f9edc46890e5def60063094682d2dfa04279c41b7c40f5394f521adeBlock Operator
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