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 2762216 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2763615 epoch_slot_no: 20415 block_no: 2762087 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1022 time: 2019-06-25 15:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x52a56ce008903c731c04082431b0ca515a48be8a1aed5d28e90fad86f78afa67Block Operator
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