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 2760289 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2761688 epoch_slot_no: 18488 block_no: 2760160 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-06-25 04:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdbfde43f7cf63952931acf832cada23adee0da0e28d818d7c0f765fce860284eBlock Operator
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