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 2762846 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2764245 epoch_slot_no: 21045 block_no: 2762717 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1297 time: 2019-06-25 18:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6b57f2396e501193c2776da8caddda2d12ecb390b10fa6aeb8c4307bf8924c5dBlock Operator
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