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 2759903 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2761302 epoch_slot_no: 18102 block_no: 2759774 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2360 time: 2019-06-25 02:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x555639343a075c54316982f49aa90355a31768ff3ecd1ad5be889c41264f4e6aBlock Operator
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