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 2761162 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2762561 epoch_slot_no: 19361 block_no: 2761033 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1362 time: 2019-06-25 09:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3075a52bcaf95a24fec674586008e985e2665e43af7559c0d3b12e76863e0ae4Block Operator
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