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 2761257 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2762656 epoch_slot_no: 19456 block_no: 2761128 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 9997 time: 2019-06-25 09:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb34bbc0809a795c11d2a9091fcb2b342e98ac6aef940dc955d7e42397e418f1Block Operator
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