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 2762890 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2764289 epoch_slot_no: 21089 block_no: 2762761 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1178 time: 2019-06-25 18:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x729b19b00c166ac1624071d139e9f9b9ae23f651b894e2834cd519299163d78dBlock Operator
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