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 2761618 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2763017 epoch_slot_no: 19817 block_no: 2761489 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5913 time: 2019-06-25 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9bfbe5d11568d97f1f9dc78b2445ea52a79ce6eea82817c20fe48ebd8ef4cd0fBlock Operator
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