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 2763588 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2764986 epoch_slot_no: 186 block_no: 2763458 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2724 time: 2019-06-25 22:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6ef5856e8c7ec120358e15708475f8777aeeba2765e7a03a8b2f4c4b71927b96Block Operator
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