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 2760967 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2762366 epoch_slot_no: 19166 block_no: 2760838 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2110 time: 2019-06-25 08:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x987fdb528665e2aadd3635e953d08c010f9d646643bb5f7e95eaf25791d1665aBlock Operator
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