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 2760412 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2761811 epoch_slot_no: 18611 block_no: 2760283 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8342 time: 2019-06-25 05:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x80957f0e8c9a32a6836903d91a1bed5923fe81bd4ccfc6fa28de833d34e74e1eBlock Operator
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