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 2763482 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2764880 epoch_slot_no: 80 block_no: 2763352 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1180 time: 2019-06-25 22:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0dc794caa89a67455c9e930dda5d18b3aca4645b8c3b6d828460a8e586e3cd0dBlock Operator
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