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 2763599 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2764997 epoch_slot_no: 197 block_no: 2763469 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 9154 time: 2019-06-25 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d847fc0494473eb96263cc7ff28dbc0ce183e6351ccb18be32d0edc50d49090Block Operator
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