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 2762551 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2763950 epoch_slot_no: 20750 block_no: 2762422 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1679 time: 2019-06-25 17:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf3c086f80b491dde2a3a9963ab9c2fb97f391e0b317cb53af54654d60e7c98d3Block Operator
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