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 2762031 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2763430 epoch_slot_no: 20230 block_no: 2761902 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1691 time: 2019-06-25 14:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcea7ce41801b33cdf598f82ff89948450d5b7585ae89efa7e6e37c80ae88c6d3Block Operator
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