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 2761348 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2762747 epoch_slot_no: 19547 block_no: 2761219 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1974 time: 2019-06-25 10:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd9c26eabe4719eef0168bff9bf5815f71394fe9a52414ca8d0492dbc42d3a39eBlock Operator
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