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 2761669 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2763068 epoch_slot_no: 19868 block_no: 2761540 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2331 time: 2019-06-25 12:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7119971c2d64ab778481e1fdb0f2743eea9116e07a4a05474e36e6d67d5fe67dBlock Operator
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