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 2761449 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2762848 epoch_slot_no: 19648 block_no: 2761320 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 997 time: 2019-06-25 10:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8cd9a729d486d8fe38e30b9835c3c7630ca5a56f15ce5a99007397cd7cb721c3Block Operator
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