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 2761485 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2762884 epoch_slot_no: 19684 block_no: 2761356 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2935 time: 2019-06-25 11:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc330ee617ded10232a1fe9f6bb98a0c2a18a93e608edfd87891fae8c4c573735Block Operator
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