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 2762378 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2763777 epoch_slot_no: 20577 block_no: 2762249 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2023 time: 2019-06-25 16:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc05ab4b42b27770255b1c0bb6c326f9d1a6dd492ed3adc256e0fbf47bfe88d4dBlock Operator
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