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 2758716 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2760115 epoch_slot_no: 16915 block_no: 2758587 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2124 time: 2019-06-24 19:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x545084ed18a4b2b51998ecc85ae170fc07bbdf32282dc7f0758ca447f448451eBlock Operator
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