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 2761043 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2762442 epoch_slot_no: 19242 block_no: 2760914 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3851 time: 2019-06-25 08:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4d1172bd12e2739b8bcc05bf8ad3cdf8cd9a3c0652faa34c3f749e81e2020fffBlock Operator
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