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 2762369 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2763768 epoch_slot_no: 20568 block_no: 2762240 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-06-25 16:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe887eca5b78f7f4670b6eb25dcf12cab2e4959e3c3bc0e5454585696e30860dfBlock Operator
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