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 2759861 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2761260 epoch_slot_no: 18060 block_no: 2759732 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1703 time: 2019-06-25 02:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45597f37a92be4e93150941e2eb157bcb19619ab08e94f0a99b47b320922f8dcBlock Operator
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