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 2762284 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2763683 epoch_slot_no: 20483 block_no: 2762155 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 993 time: 2019-06-25 15:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ff22edb0f1b38e26a52dfb9e1d04e4cb1492efc49d09109859f5ec3f6f81f84Block Operator
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