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 2763862 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2765260 epoch_slot_no: 460 block_no: 2763732 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1394 time: 2019-06-26 00:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3f8c8ace9c78650957550107e7533b0d06c6625cac928a310299a87d0d8c6eb5Block Operator
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