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 2762419 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2763818 epoch_slot_no: 20618 block_no: 2762290 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 993 time: 2019-06-25 16:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xca64cb3548051a39e2086335792ecc738cf396ad4dbeba2e31c3b82a96454cceBlock Operator
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