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 2761288 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2762687 epoch_slot_no: 19487 block_no: 2761159 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2791 time: 2019-06-25 10:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4427ba3edab677827241dbafb2d564a080112d2d53b1c4274bbcba4149c3306dBlock Operator
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