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 2762871 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2764270 epoch_slot_no: 21070 block_no: 2762742 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 993 time: 2019-06-25 18:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe5a390cc06615a2328d7d605d85d7a18bbe7f30de3a3e6ce8e1721f7d551f5d0Block Operator
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