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 2762176 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2763575 epoch_slot_no: 20375 block_no: 2762047 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1211 time: 2019-06-25 14:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7db598d8bf4b080c2ecc9541815e780e405b56e6c080ea169f2f08c8d91692ecBlock Operator
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