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 2761744 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2763143 epoch_slot_no: 19943 block_no: 2761615 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3382 time: 2019-06-25 12:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9619cab06647334fc1c919f6a35ebff25b7b9c70e2115b452ab9f904c6fab6ddBlock Operator
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