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 2763364 Details
Epoch: 127 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2764763 epoch_slot_no: 21563 block_no: 2763235 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1474 time: 2019-06-25 21:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x71186cd39ae68d0652ebaf294cfadcac8125ead6193f2df7b740be2cf6c56d5cBlock Operator
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