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 2758817 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2760216 epoch_slot_no: 17016 block_no: 2758688 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1467 time: 2019-06-24 20:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0b3d6e83af7eb1fd1e16737d8a015c337dc7af51a17ce29d0e33111c2681943dBlock Operator
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