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 2760627 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2762026 epoch_slot_no: 18826 block_no: 2760498 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1736 time: 2019-06-25 06:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9e80ef631f856817a2dca043233fb5fa3083b95fadcce1b4909d65c495a4b5f2Block Operator
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