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 2764139 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2765537 epoch_slot_no: 737 block_no: 2764009 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7896 time: 2019-06-26 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6d2ea56149183156d3a5d5064eecd28342196064772c4e5b75311d8cde6c38acBlock Operator
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