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 2761287 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2762686 epoch_slot_no: 19486 block_no: 2761158 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2553 time: 2019-06-25 10:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdd98c303c53c394cee1e5e7a92dac2c33fc1a39e55c38305f6518f8d262ef83dBlock Operator
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