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 2763968 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2765366 epoch_slot_no: 566 block_no: 2763838 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1748 time: 2019-06-26 00:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8dec0c49f837bee0a3c051b443866f7a28d3a3fd6d0a164b5958450269b527ddBlock Operator
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