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 2760898 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2762297 epoch_slot_no: 19097 block_no: 2760769 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5908 time: 2019-06-25 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb8593883da6530404141797958b8f2584b05c3971af54698b085c8547b807e2cBlock Operator
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