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 2762878 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2764277 epoch_slot_no: 21077 block_no: 2762749 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5501 time: 2019-06-25 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa8109e757cdb832cb8ac387a93c6f761cd2354eb63ef9e9a4bcc9bcd8cd7b02eBlock Operator
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