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 2761978 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2763377 epoch_slot_no: 20177 block_no: 2761849 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 9161 time: 2019-06-25 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0819dd5981f05d4dbff0a310334649ebc406e81d113df09974a4a026bd88f266Block Operator
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