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 2763118 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2764517 epoch_slot_no: 21317 block_no: 2762989 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-06-25 20:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9551d467494ca24825d874280d1e363d080c0bf45c53e32419734d8441a35f2aBlock Operator
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