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 2764148 Details
Epoch: 128 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2765546 epoch_slot_no: 746 block_no: 2764018 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2408 time: 2019-06-26 01:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf04c108719a4f74d295ca4648ae5fc8fb557eb4474662aeab7e7a0acd9b4e2cBlock Operator
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