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 2761790 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2763189 epoch_slot_no: 19989 block_no: 2761661 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 11755 time: 2019-06-25 12:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8be13f24212ee938d0a7be851f6e31b85d0de9fb7d771af40e1bab9894cfd9b9Block Operator
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