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 2758770 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2760169 epoch_slot_no: 16969 block_no: 2758641 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-06-24 20:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x996e18447dbf53d72d848c33248cf097636291ac99f9955ae7165ae27847c72aBlock Operator
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