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 2759396 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2760795 epoch_slot_no: 17595 block_no: 2759267 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2710 time: 2019-06-24 23:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x09a2940fd14dafa04951d24a5d4fd3dbf6955d63af3f40d59ca24b0a7b7da4afBlock Operator
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