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 2763648 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2765046 epoch_slot_no: 246 block_no: 2763518 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3315 time: 2019-06-25 23:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd59f3228a355ddde30057c3b1f80f15d674671a49965bc5fa237f3555743fcaBlock Operator
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