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 2761512 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2762911 epoch_slot_no: 19711 block_no: 2761383 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1387 time: 2019-06-25 11:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x201111dfc836d32b845d1581f4b535cb1e41bd7c581691ed304e3fcb3db2040cBlock Operator
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