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 2760642 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2762041 epoch_slot_no: 18841 block_no: 2760513 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3268 time: 2019-06-25 06:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8786a3076824d78ffaa915885fe31e1a72e32c0b1aab56c588f05d83643b3943Block Operator
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