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 2763629 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2765027 epoch_slot_no: 227 block_no: 2763499 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2383 time: 2019-06-25 23:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb6ab076559f100022df94c578149a5a2a69f7cca50848a2a35afe3bf7742e2dBlock Operator
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