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 2761256 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2762655 epoch_slot_no: 19455 block_no: 2761127 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 8547 time: 2019-06-25 09:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b2d362d7245011bee8570e857062441a1ab8b185a26700dab1473e5bd449c13Block Operator
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