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 2762212 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2763611 epoch_slot_no: 20411 block_no: 2762083 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3115 time: 2019-06-25 15:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x83ac895bb067dc976113169c055a5ba3f1bc45ea6d4c217661765e71eedb39a1Block Operator
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