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 2759998 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2761397 epoch_slot_no: 18197 block_no: 2759869 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7164 time: 2019-06-25 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6fa1e02c460578bc107a7dd67bfe0bd16a4ff7e17cc1fb823a8e06ddf19f0fd1Block Operator
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