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 2763597 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2764995 epoch_slot_no: 195 block_no: 2763467 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1389 time: 2019-06-25 22:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x76286bcab6f3f347a8f66ee1842b2b19a76b139a76a246bb9c79de28b405007fBlock Operator
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