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 2761442 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2762841 epoch_slot_no: 19641 block_no: 2761313 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2019-06-25 10:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x812610c4affb310458e531d129ad17c3267d0c421d909aecf51b72e9346f0e08Block Operator
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