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 2763238 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2764637 epoch_slot_no: 21437 block_no: 2763109 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6814 time: 2019-06-25 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x915c1145f6888337984e302a287919cf331d8a44d42c003d0005d02de01f81adBlock Operator
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