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 2763723 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2765121 epoch_slot_no: 321 block_no: 2763593 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1698 time: 2019-06-25 23:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x000cfe7cb196ee6c5f12ce1d35df264fced9508cc9730eae13e16850fc87d62aBlock Operator
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