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 2762728 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2764127 epoch_slot_no: 20927 block_no: 2762599 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4252 time: 2019-06-25 18:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc286d388839cce36f504c631c84f9774b4b52f448e1a6e48b0628b0ec4f9b35bBlock Operator
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