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 2759759 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2761158 epoch_slot_no: 17958 block_no: 2759630 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2914 time: 2019-06-25 01:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe4adae45b456d047577177417711bb87d66bddab5e71eccb218d452c6e3ac2eBlock Operator
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